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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971,503.20, 4,457,254.80 and 727,641.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971,503.20, 4,457,254.80 and 727,641.20 is: 1,091,461.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971,503.20 : 4,457,254.80 = 727,641.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971,503.20/4,457,254.80 = 727,641.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971,503.20x = 4,457,254.80 × 727,641.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971,503.20x = 3,243,282,231,377.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,282,231,377.76/2,971,503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,461.80

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