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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617,937.92, 3,926,469.44 and 724,870.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617,937.92, 3,926,469.44 and 724,870.72 is: 1,087,184.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617,937.92 : 3,926,469.44 = 724,870.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617,937.92/3,926,469.44 = 724,870.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617,937.92x = 3,926,469.44 × 724,870.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617,937.92x = 2,846,182,730,030.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,182,730,030.80/2,617,937.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,184.96

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