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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429,839.73, 3,644,859.23 and 833,500.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429,839.73, 3,644,859.23 and 833,500.64 is: 1,250,285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429,839.73 : 3,644,859.23 = 833,500.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429,839.73/3,644,859.23 = 833,500.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429,839.73x = 3,644,859.23 × 833,500.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429,839.73x = 3,037,992,500,914.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,992,500,914.91/2,429,839.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,285.14

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