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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525,872.64, 3,788,352.52 and 728,314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525,872.64, 3,788,352.52 and 728,314.16 is: 1,092,339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525,872.64 : 3,788,352.52 = 728,314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525,872.64/3,788,352.52 = 728,314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525,872.64x = 3,788,352.52 × 728,314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525,872.64x = 2,759,110,783,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,110,783,387.68/2,525,872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092,339.63

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