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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973,046.80, 4,459,570.20 and 729,184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973,046.80, 4,459,570.20 and 729,184.80 is: 1,093,777.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973,046.80 : 4,459,570.20 = 729,184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973,046.80/4,459,570.20 = 729,184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973,046.80x = 4,459,570.20 × 729,184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973,046.80x = 3,251,850,804,372.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,850,804,372.96/2,973,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,777.20

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