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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412,114.62, 3,618,696.80 and 729,174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412,114.62, 3,618,696.80 and 729,174.38 is: 1,093,920.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412,114.62 : 3,618,696.80 = 729,174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412,114.62/3,618,696.80 = 729,174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412,114.62x = 3,618,696.80 × 729,174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412,114.62x = 2,638,660,979,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,660,979,277.44/2,412,114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,920.23

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