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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617,882.76, 3,926,910 and 724,465.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617,882.76, 3,926,910 and 724,465.64 is: 1,086,722.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617,882.76 : 3,926,910 = 724,465.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617,882.76/3,926,910 = 724,465.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617,882.76x = 3,926,910 × 724,465.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617,882.76x = 2,844,911,366,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,911,366,372.40/2,617,882.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,722.22

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