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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,058.61, 3,973,665.80 and 729,998.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,058.61, 3,973,665.80 and 729,998.91 is: 1,095,019.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,058.61 : 3,973,665.80 = 729,998.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,058.61/3,973,665.80 = 729,998.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,058.61x = 3,973,665.80 × 729,998.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,058.61x = 2,900,771,704,529.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,771,704,529.28/2,649,058.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,019.83

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