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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619,973.72, 3,929,960.32 and 726,715.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619,973.72, 3,929,960.32 and 726,715.24 is: 1,090,072.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619,973.72 : 3,929,960.32 = 726,715.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619,973.72/3,929,960.32 = 726,715.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619,973.72x = 3,929,960.32 × 726,715.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619,973.72x = 2,855,962,057,139.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,962,057,139.28/2,619,973.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,072.79

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