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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521,722.50, 3,782,177.72 and 724,197.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521,722.50, 3,782,177.72 and 724,197.13 is: 1,086,179.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521,722.50 : 3,782,177.72 = 724,197.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521,722.50/3,782,177.72 = 724,197.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521,722.50x = 3,782,177.72 × 724,197.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521,722.50x = 2,739,042,236,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,042,236,897.51/2,521,722.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,179.08

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