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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862,046.71, 4,293,217.08 and 732,149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862,046.71, 4,293,217.08 and 732,149.28 is: 1,098,261.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862,046.71 : 4,293,217.08 = 732,149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862,046.71/4,293,217.08 = 732,149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862,046.71x = 4,293,217.08 × 732,149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862,046.71x = 3,143,275,794,005.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,275,794,005.70/2,862,046.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,261.53

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