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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862,217.85, 4,293,304.90 and 732,298.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862,217.85, 4,293,304.90 and 732,298.55 is: 1,098,442.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862,217.85 : 4,293,304.90 = 732,298.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862,217.85/4,293,304.90 = 732,298.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862,217.85x = 4,293,304.90 × 732,298.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862,217.85x = 3,143,980,957,949.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,980,957,949.64/2,862,217.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,442.23

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