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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521,597.96, 3,782,994.72 and 724,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521,597.96, 3,782,994.72 and 724,438 is: 1,086,828.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521,597.96 : 3,782,994.72 = 724,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521,597.96/3,782,994.72 = 724,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521,597.96x = 3,782,994.72 × 724,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521,597.96x = 2,740,545,128,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,545,128,967.36/2,521,597.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,828.74

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