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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315,429.49, 3,473,696 and 799,125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315,429.49, 3,473,696 and 799,125.49 is: 1,198,878.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315,429.49 : 3,473,696 = 799,125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315,429.49/3,473,696 = 799,125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315,429.49x = 3,473,696 × 799,125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315,429.49x = 2,775,919,018,111.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,919,018,111.04/2,315,429.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,878.67

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