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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862,658.71, 4,293,889.65 and 732,761.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862,658.71, 4,293,889.65 and 732,761.28 is: 1,099,116.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862,658.71 : 4,293,889.65 = 732,761.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862,658.71/4,293,889.65 = 732,761.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862,658.71x = 4,293,889.65 × 732,761.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862,658.71x = 3,146,396,076,112.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,396,076,112.75/2,862,658.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,116.73

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