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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689,279.73, 4,033,911.22 and 842,932.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689,279.73, 4,033,911.22 and 842,932.25 is: 1,264,395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689,279.73 : 4,033,911.22 = 842,932.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689,279.73/4,033,911.22 = 842,932.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689,279.73x = 4,033,911.22 × 842,932.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689,279.73x = 3,400,313,860,974.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,313,860,974.85/2,689,279.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,395.75

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