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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973,048.30, 4,459,572.45 and 729,186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973,048.30, 4,459,572.45 and 729,186.30 is: 1,093,779.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973,048.30 : 4,459,572.45 = 729,186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973,048.30/4,459,572.45 = 729,186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973,048.30x = 4,459,572.45 × 729,186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973,048.30x = 3,251,859,134,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,859,134,397.44/2,973,048.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,779.45

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