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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856,531.60, 4,284,777.60 and 726,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856,531.60, 4,284,777.60 and 726,588 is: 1,089,876.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856,531.60 : 4,284,777.60 = 726,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856,531.60/4,284,777.60 = 726,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856,531.60x = 4,284,777.60 × 726,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856,531.60x = 3,113,267,986,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,267,986,828.80/2,856,531.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089,876.96

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