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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961,175.92, 4,443,533.52 and 2,720,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961,175.92, 4,443,533.52 and 2,720,256 is: 4,082,009.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961,175.92 : 4,443,533.52 = 2,720,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961,175.92/4,443,533.52 = 2,720,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961,175.92x = 4,443,533.52 × 2,720,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961,175.92x = 12,087,548,718,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,087,548,718,981.12/2,961,175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082,009.66

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