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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856,633.80, 4,284,974.94 and 726,719.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856,633.80, 4,284,974.94 and 726,719.72 is: 1,090,085.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856,633.80 : 4,284,974.94 = 726,719.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856,633.80/4,284,974.94 = 726,719.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856,633.80x = 4,284,974.94 × 726,719.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856,633.80x = 3,113,975,788,603.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,975,788,603.82/2,856,633.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,085.75

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