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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971,572.30, 4,457,358.45 and 727,710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971,572.30, 4,457,358.45 and 727,710.30 is: 1,091,565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971,572.30 : 4,457,358.45 = 727,710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971,572.30/4,457,358.45 = 727,710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971,572.30x = 4,457,358.45 × 727,710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971,572.30x = 3,243,665,654,857.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,665,654,857.04/2,971,572.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,565.45

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