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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862,660.21, 4,293,891.90 and 732,762.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862,660.21, 4,293,891.90 and 732,762.78 is: 1,099,118.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862,660.21 : 4,293,891.90 = 732,762.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862,660.21/4,293,891.90 = 732,762.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862,660.21x = 4,293,891.90 × 732,762.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862,660.21x = 3,146,404,165,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,404,165,663.48/2,862,660.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,118.98

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