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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722,961.40, 4,084,004.70 and 829,262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722,961.40, 4,084,004.70 and 829,262.40 is: 1,243,760.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722,961.40 : 4,084,004.70 = 829,262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722,961.40/4,084,004.70 = 829,262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722,961.40x = 4,084,004.70 × 829,262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722,961.40x = 3,386,711,539,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,711,539,133.28/2,722,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,760.39

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