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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942,811.40, 2,914,217.10 and 760,859.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942,811.40, 2,914,217.10 and 760,859.40 is: 1,141,289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942,811.40 : 2,914,217.10 = 760,859.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942,811.40/2,914,217.10 = 760,859.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942,811.40x = 2,914,217.10 × 760,859.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942,811.40x = 2,217,309,474,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,309,474,175.74/1,942,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,289.10

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