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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997,856.89, 4,496,743.79 and 723,362.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997,856.89, 4,496,743.79 and 723,362.31 is: 1,085,033.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997,856.89 : 4,496,743.79 = 723,362.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997,856.89/4,496,743.79 = 723,362.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997,856.89x = 4,496,743.79 × 723,362.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997,856.89x = 3,252,774,975,412.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,774,975,412.56/2,997,856.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,033.44

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