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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862,218.84, 4,293,306.38 and 732,299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862,218.84, 4,293,306.38 and 732,299.54 is: 1,098,443.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862,218.84 : 4,293,306.38 = 732,299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862,218.84/4,293,306.38 = 732,299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862,218.84x = 4,293,306.38 × 732,299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862,218.84x = 3,143,986,267,517.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,986,267,517.28/2,862,218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,443.71

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