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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968,241.54, 4,452,372.84 and 724,379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968,241.54, 4,452,372.84 and 724,379.54 is: 1,086,571.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968,241.54 : 4,452,372.84 = 724,379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968,241.54/4,452,372.84 = 724,379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968,241.54x = 4,452,372.84 × 724,379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968,241.54x = 3,225,207,789,747.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,207,789,747.69/2,968,241.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,571.88

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