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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521,234.80, 3,781,275.48 and 724,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521,234.80, 3,781,275.48 and 724,104 is: 1,085,990.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521,234.80 : 3,781,275.48 = 724,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521,234.80/3,781,275.48 = 724,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521,234.80x = 3,781,275.48 × 724,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521,234.80x = 2,738,036,700,169.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,036,700,169.92/2,521,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,990.36

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