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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860,021.72, 4,290,028.74 and 730,105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860,021.72, 4,290,028.74 and 730,105.72 is: 1,095,157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860,021.72 : 4,290,028.74 = 730,105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860,021.72/4,290,028.74 = 730,105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860,021.72x = 4,290,028.74 × 730,105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860,021.72x = 3,132,174,522,038.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,174,522,038.39/2,860,021.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,157.60

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