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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620,707.24, 3,931,082.86 and 727,596.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620,707.24, 3,931,082.86 and 727,596.30 is: 1,091,400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620,707.24 : 3,931,082.86 = 727,596.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620,707.24/3,931,082.86 = 727,596.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620,707.24x = 3,931,082.86 × 727,596.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620,707.24x = 2,860,241,343,929.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,241,343,929.42/2,620,707.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,400.56

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