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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347,058.76, 3,521,137.32 and 727,742.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347,058.76, 3,521,137.32 and 727,742.40 is: 1,091,783.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347,058.76 : 3,521,137.32 = 727,742.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347,058.76/3,521,137.32 = 727,742.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347,058.76x = 3,521,137.32 × 727,742.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347,058.76x = 2,562,480,923,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,480,923,986.37/2,347,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,783.88

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