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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853,486.96, 4,280,380.92 and 723,589.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853,486.96, 4,280,380.92 and 723,589.48 is: 1,085,422.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853,486.96 : 4,280,380.92 = 723,589.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853,486.96/4,280,380.92 = 723,589.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853,486.96x = 4,280,380.92 × 723,589.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853,486.96x = 3,097,238,604,104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,238,604,104.72/2,853,486.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,422.38

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