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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861,715.80, 4,292,573.70 and 731,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861,715.80, 4,292,573.70 and 731,966.60 is: 1,097,949.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861,715.80 : 4,292,573.70 = 731,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861,715.80/4,292,573.70 = 731,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861,715.80x = 4,292,573.70 × 731,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861,715.80x = 3,142,020,576,438.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,020,576,438.42/2,861,715.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097,949.90

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