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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501,591.28, 3,752,608.32 and 704,490.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501,591.28, 3,752,608.32 and 704,490.72 is: 1,056,798.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501,591.28 : 3,752,608.32 = 704,490.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501,591.28/3,752,608.32 = 704,490.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501,591.28x = 3,752,608.32 × 704,490.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501,591.28x = 2,643,677,737,234.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,677,737,234.79/2,501,591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056,798.43

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