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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614,730.42, 3,922,321.62 and 721,471.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614,730.42, 3,922,321.62 and 721,471.86 is: 1,082,270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614,730.42 : 3,922,321.62 = 721,471.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614,730.42/3,922,321.62 = 721,471.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614,730.42x = 3,922,321.62 × 721,471.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614,730.42x = 2,829,844,677,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,829,844,677,405.13/2,614,730.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082,270.15

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