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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851,148.59, 4,276,737.77 and 721,234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851,148.59, 4,276,737.77 and 721,234.76 is: 1,081,855.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851,148.59 : 4,276,737.77 = 721,234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851,148.59/4,276,737.77 = 721,234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851,148.59x = 4,276,737.77 × 721,234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851,148.59x = 3,084,531,914,139.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,531,914,139.02/2,851,148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081,855.90

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