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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408,402.88, 3,612,630.24 and 725,520.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408,402.88, 3,612,630.24 and 725,520.96 is: 1,088,289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408,402.88 : 3,612,630.24 = 725,520.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408,402.88/3,612,630.24 = 725,520.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408,402.88x = 3,612,630.24 × 725,520.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408,402.88x = 2,621,038,959,849.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,038,959,849.83/2,408,402.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,289.25

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