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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327,878.86, 3,491,965.84 and 730,504.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327,878.86, 3,491,965.84 and 730,504.98 is: 1,095,803.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327,878.86 : 3,491,965.84 = 730,504.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327,878.86/3,491,965.84 = 730,504.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327,878.86x = 3,491,965.84 × 730,504.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327,878.86x = 2,550,898,436,109.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,898,436,109.88/2,327,878.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,803.77

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