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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521,545.51, 3,781,912.27 and 724,020.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521,545.51, 3,781,912.27 and 724,020.14 is: 1,085,913.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521,545.51 : 3,781,912.27 = 724,020.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521,545.51/3,781,912.27 = 724,020.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521,545.51x = 3,781,912.27 × 724,020.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521,545.51x = 2,738,180,660,874.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,180,660,874.15/2,521,545.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,913.64

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