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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607,861.38, 3,911,750.50 and 714,602.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607,861.38, 3,911,750.50 and 714,602.84 is: 1,071,892.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607,861.38 : 3,911,750.50 = 714,602.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607,861.38/3,911,750.50 = 714,602.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607,861.38x = 3,911,750.50 × 714,602.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607,861.38x = 2,795,348,016,671.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,348,016,671.42/2,607,861.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,892.87

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