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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853,488.96, 4,280,383.92 and 723,591.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853,488.96, 4,280,383.92 and 723,591.48 is: 1,085,425.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853,488.96 : 4,280,383.92 = 723,591.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853,488.96/4,280,383.92 = 723,591.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853,488.96x = 4,280,383.92 × 723,591.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853,488.96x = 3,097,249,335,641.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,249,335,641.00/2,853,488.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,425.38

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