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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862,070.80, 4,293,253.20 and 732,173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862,070.80, 4,293,253.20 and 732,173.28 is: 1,098,297.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862,070.80 : 4,293,253.20 = 732,173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862,070.80/4,293,253.20 = 732,173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862,070.80x = 4,293,253.20 × 732,173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862,070.80x = 3,143,405,277,314.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,405,277,314.50/2,862,070.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,297.53

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