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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737,830.78, 4,106,432.40 and 716,269.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737,830.78, 4,106,432.40 and 716,269.77 is: 1,074,322.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737,830.78 : 4,106,432.40 = 716,269.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737,830.78/4,106,432.40 = 716,269.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737,830.78x = 4,106,432.40 × 716,269.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737,830.78x = 2,941,313,390,668.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,313,390,668.55/2,737,830.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074,322.57

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