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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327,872.46, 3,491,956.29 and 730,498.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327,872.46, 3,491,956.29 and 730,498.60 is: 1,095,794.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327,872.46 : 3,491,956.29 = 730,498.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327,872.46/3,491,956.29 = 730,498.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327,872.46x = 3,491,956.29 × 730,498.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327,872.46x = 2,550,869,163,646.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,869,163,646.41/2,327,872.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,794.21

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