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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,056.85, 3,973,663.19 and 729,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,056.85, 3,973,663.19 and 729,997.16 is: 1,095,017.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,056.85 : 3,973,663.19 = 729,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,056.85/3,973,663.19 = 729,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,056.85x = 3,973,663.19 × 729,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,056.85x = 2,900,762,819,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,762,819,978.24/2,649,056.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,017.20

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