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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493,292.50, 3,740,560.83 and 720,364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493,292.50, 3,740,560.83 and 720,364.50 is: 1,080,726.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493,292.50 : 3,740,560.83 = 720,364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493,292.50/3,740,560.83 = 720,364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493,292.50x = 3,740,560.83 × 720,364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493,292.50x = 2,694,567,232,022.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,567,232,022.54/2,493,292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080,726.48

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