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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493,290.50, 3,740,557.83 and 720,362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493,290.50, 3,740,557.83 and 720,362.50 is: 1,080,723.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493,290.50 : 3,740,557.83 = 720,362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493,290.50/3,740,557.83 = 720,362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493,290.50x = 3,740,557.83 × 720,362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493,290.50x = 2,694,557,589,813.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,557,589,813.38/2,493,290.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080,723.48

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