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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525,387.52, 3,788,640.96 and 728,130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525,387.52, 3,788,640.96 and 728,130.72 is: 1,092,357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525,387.52 : 3,788,640.96 = 728,130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525,387.52/3,788,640.96 = 728,130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525,387.52x = 3,788,640.96 × 728,130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525,387.52x = 2,758,625,870,026.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,625,870,026.29/2,525,387.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092,357.45

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