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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549,729.70, 3,824,744.49 and 727,954.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549,729.70, 3,824,744.49 and 727,954.61 is: 1,091,974.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549,729.70 : 3,824,744.49 = 727,954.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549,729.70/3,824,744.49 = 727,954.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549,729.70x = 3,824,744.49 × 727,954.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549,729.70x = 2,784,240,364,443.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,240,364,443.88/2,549,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,974.72

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