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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497,711.68, 3,746,145.60 and 700,182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497,711.68, 3,746,145.60 and 700,182.72 is: 1,050,155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497,711.68 : 3,746,145.60 = 700,182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497,711.68/3,746,145.60 = 700,182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497,711.68x = 3,746,145.60 × 700,182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497,711.68x = 2,622,986,415,724.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,986,415,724.03/2,497,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050,155.80

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