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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501,592.28, 3,752,609.82 and 704,491.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501,592.28, 3,752,609.82 and 704,491.72 is: 1,056,799.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501,592.28 : 3,752,609.82 = 704,491.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501,592.28/3,752,609.82 = 704,491.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501,592.28x = 3,752,609.82 × 704,491.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501,592.28x = 2,643,682,546,580.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,682,546,580.69/2,501,592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056,799.93

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