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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723,134.40, 4,084,855.20 and 829,937.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723,134.40, 4,084,855.20 and 829,937.60 is: 1,244,953.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723,134.40 : 4,084,855.20 = 829,937.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723,134.40/4,084,855.20 = 829,937.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723,134.40x = 4,084,855.20 × 829,937.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723,134.40x = 3,390,174,921,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,174,921,035.52/2,723,134.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,953.21

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