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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862,668.46, 4,293,904.28 and 732,771.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862,668.46, 4,293,904.28 and 732,771.03 is: 1,099,131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862,668.46 : 4,293,904.28 = 732,771.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862,668.46/4,293,904.28 = 732,771.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862,668.46x = 4,293,904.28 × 732,771.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862,668.46x = 3,146,448,658,313.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,448,658,313.15/2,862,668.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,131.35

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