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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642,357.21, 3,962,093.42 and 795,599.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642,357.21, 3,962,093.42 and 795,599.73 is: 1,192,965.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642,357.21 : 3,962,093.42 = 795,599.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642,357.21/3,962,093.42 = 795,599.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642,357.21x = 3,962,093.42 × 795,599.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642,357.21x = 3,152,240,451,208.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,240,451,208.78/2,642,357.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192,965.30

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