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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726,231.58, 4,089,346.83 and 731,687.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726,231.58, 4,089,346.83 and 731,687.58 is: 1,097,531.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726,231.58 : 4,089,346.83 = 731,687.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726,231.58/4,089,346.83 = 731,687.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726,231.58x = 4,089,346.83 × 731,687.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726,231.58x = 2,992,124,285,823.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,124,285,823.37/2,726,231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097,531.23

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