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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625,221.63, 3,938,496.74 and 731,963.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625,221.63, 3,938,496.74 and 731,963.07 is: 1,098,129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625,221.63 : 3,938,496.74 = 731,963.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625,221.63/3,938,496.74 = 731,963.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625,221.63x = 3,938,496.74 × 731,963.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625,221.63x = 2,882,834,161,335.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,834,161,335.58/2,625,221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,129.82

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