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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621,687.58, 3,932,743.59 and 728,429.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621,687.58, 3,932,743.59 and 728,429.22 is: 1,092,702.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621,687.58 : 3,932,743.59 = 728,429.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621,687.58/3,932,743.59 = 728,429.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621,687.58x = 3,932,743.59 × 728,429.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621,687.58x = 2,864,725,345,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,725,345,723.70/2,621,687.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092,702.79

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