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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723,057.40, 4,084,148.70 and 829,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723,057.40, 4,084,148.70 and 829,358.40 is: 1,243,904.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723,057.40 : 4,084,148.70 = 829,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723,057.40/4,084,148.70 = 829,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723,057.40x = 4,084,148.70 × 829,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723,057.40x = 3,387,223,031,194.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,223,031,194.08/2,723,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,904.38

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