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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716,403.76, 4,072,073.16 and 918,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716,403.76, 4,072,073.16 and 918,029.76 is: 1,376,188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716,403.76 : 4,072,073.16 = 918,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716,403.76/4,072,073.16 = 918,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716,403.76x = 4,072,073.16 × 918,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716,403.76x = 3,738,284,345,777.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,284,345,777.24/2,716,403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376,188.77

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