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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437,472.30, 3,656,199.51 and 731,608.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437,472.30, 3,656,199.51 and 731,608.21 is: 1,097,409.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437,472.30 : 3,656,199.51 = 731,608.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437,472.30/3,656,199.51 = 731,608.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437,472.30x = 3,656,199.51 × 731,608.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437,472.30x = 2,674,905,569,773.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,905,569,773.48/2,437,472.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097,409.63

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