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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426,295.87, 3,639,127.53 and 720,404.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426,295.87, 3,639,127.53 and 720,404.85 is: 1,080,513.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426,295.87 : 3,639,127.53 = 720,404.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426,295.87/3,639,127.53 = 720,404.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426,295.87x = 3,639,127.53 × 720,404.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426,295.87x = 2,621,645,122,380.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,645,122,380.52/2,426,295.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080,513.37

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