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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412,213.24, 3,618,844.74 and 729,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412,213.24, 3,618,844.74 and 729,273 is: 1,094,068.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412,213.24 : 3,618,844.74 = 729,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412,213.24/3,618,844.74 = 729,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412,213.24x = 3,618,844.74 × 729,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412,213.24x = 2,639,125,760,074.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,125,760,074.02/2,412,213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094,068.18

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