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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615,232.76, 3,923,074.86 and 721,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615,232.76, 3,923,074.86 and 721,974.40 is: 1,083,023.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615,232.76 : 3,923,074.86 = 721,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615,232.76/3,923,074.86 = 721,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615,232.76x = 3,923,074.86 × 721,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615,232.76x = 2,832,359,618,203.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,359,618,203.58/2,615,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083,023.91

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