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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859,728.97, 4,289,589.83 and 729,813.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859,728.97, 4,289,589.83 and 729,813.14 is: 1,094,718.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859,728.97 : 4,289,589.83 = 729,813.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859,728.97/4,289,589.83 = 729,813.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859,728.97x = 4,289,589.83 × 729,813.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859,728.97x = 3,130,599,003,520.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,599,003,520.95/2,859,728.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094,718.78

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