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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437,533.98, 3,656,292.14 and 731,669.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437,533.98, 3,656,292.14 and 731,669.86 is: 1,097,502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437,533.98 : 3,656,292.14 = 731,669.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437,533.98/3,656,292.14 = 731,669.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437,533.98x = 3,656,292.14 × 731,669.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437,533.98x = 2,675,198,764,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,198,764,592.44/2,437,533.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097,502.14

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