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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860,273.72, 4,290,408.10 and 730,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860,273.72, 4,290,408.10 and 730,358.20 is: 1,095,536.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860,273.72 : 4,290,408.10 = 730,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860,273.72/4,290,408.10 = 730,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860,273.72x = 4,290,408.10 × 730,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860,273.72x = 3,133,534,737,181.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,534,737,181.42/2,860,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,536.67

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