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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617,516.95, 3,926,362.91 and 724,099.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617,516.95, 3,926,362.91 and 724,099.83 is: 1,086,173.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617,516.95 : 3,926,362.91 = 724,099.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617,516.95/3,926,362.91 = 724,099.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617,516.95x = 3,926,362.91 × 724,099.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617,516.95x = 2,843,078,712,028.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,078,712,028.81/2,617,516.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,173.95

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