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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625,848.32, 3,939,436.74 and 732,588.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625,848.32, 3,939,436.74 and 732,588.88 is: 1,099,068.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625,848.32 : 3,939,436.74 = 732,588.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625,848.32/3,939,436.74 = 732,588.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625,848.32x = 3,939,436.74 × 732,588.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625,848.32x = 2,885,987,549,187.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,987,549,187.45/2,625,848.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,068.64

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