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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969,861.40, 4,454,792.10 and 725,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969,861.40, 4,454,792.10 and 725,999.40 is: 1,088,999.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969,861.40 : 4,454,792.10 = 725,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969,861.40/4,454,792.10 = 725,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969,861.40x = 4,454,792.10 × 725,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969,861.40x = 3,234,176,391,724.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,176,391,724.74/2,969,861.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,999.10

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