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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431,917.92, 3,648,060.24 and 725,926.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431,917.92, 3,648,060.24 and 725,926.48 is: 1,088,944.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431,917.92 : 3,648,060.24 = 725,926.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431,917.92/3,648,060.24 = 725,926.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431,917.92x = 3,648,060.24 × 725,926.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431,917.92x = 2,648,223,528,851.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,223,528,851.16/2,431,917.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,944.45

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