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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436,995.81, 3,655,998.09 and 731,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436,995.81, 3,655,998.09 and 731,070.20 is: 1,096,756.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436,995.81 : 3,655,998.09 = 731,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436,995.81/3,655,998.09 = 731,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436,995.81x = 3,655,998.09 × 731,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436,995.81x = 2,672,791,263,995.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,791,263,995.91/2,436,995.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096,756.61

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