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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737,832.39, 4,106,434.82 and 716,271.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737,832.39, 4,106,434.82 and 716,271.38 is: 1,074,324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737,832.39 : 4,106,434.82 = 716,271.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737,832.39/4,106,434.82 = 716,271.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737,832.39x = 4,106,434.82 × 716,271.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737,832.39x = 2,941,321,711,287.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,321,711,287.92/2,737,832.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074,324.98

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