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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850,218.48, 4,274,932.44 and 720,171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850,218.48, 4,274,932.44 and 720,171.44 is: 1,080,157.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850,218.48 : 4,274,932.44 = 720,171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850,218.48/4,274,932.44 = 720,171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850,218.48x = 4,274,932.44 × 720,171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850,218.48x = 3,078,684,251,217.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,684,251,217.51/2,850,218.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080,157.28

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