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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856,625.80, 4,284,962.94 and 726,711.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856,625.80, 4,284,962.94 and 726,711.72 is: 1,090,073.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856,625.80 : 4,284,962.94 = 726,711.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856,625.80/4,284,962.94 = 726,711.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856,625.80x = 4,284,962.94 × 726,711.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856,625.80x = 3,113,932,788,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,932,788,263.66/2,856,625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,073.75

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