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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326,691.72, 3,490,081.26 and 729,219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326,691.72, 3,490,081.26 and 729,219.40 is: 1,093,842.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326,691.72 : 3,490,081.26 = 729,219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326,691.72/3,490,081.26 = 729,219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326,691.72x = 3,490,081.26 × 729,219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326,691.72x = 2,545,034,962,368.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,034,962,368.44/2,326,691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,842.79

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