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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722,217.20, 4,083,325.80 and 727,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722,217.20, 4,083,325.80 and 727,673.20 is: 1,091,509.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722,217.20 : 4,083,325.80 = 727,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722,217.20/4,083,325.80 = 727,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722,217.20x = 4,083,325.80 × 727,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722,217.20x = 2,971,326,751,528.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,326,751,528.56/2,722,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,509.80

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