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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625,397.88, 3,938,761.01 and 732,139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625,397.88, 3,938,761.01 and 732,139.52 is: 1,098,394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625,397.88 : 3,938,761.01 = 732,139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625,397.88/3,938,761.01 = 732,139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625,397.88x = 3,938,761.01 × 732,139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625,397.88x = 2,883,722,577,392.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,722,577,392.66/2,625,397.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,394.50

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