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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965,740.60, 4,448,610.90 and 721,878.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965,740.60, 4,448,610.90 and 721,878.60 is: 1,082,817.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965,740.60 : 4,448,610.90 = 721,878.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965,740.60/4,448,610.90 = 721,878.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965,740.60x = 4,448,610.90 × 721,878.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965,740.60x = 3,211,357,008,436.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,357,008,436.74/2,965,740.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082,817.90

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