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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723,234.80, 4,084,852.20 and 829,973.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723,234.80, 4,084,852.20 and 829,973.20 is: 1,244,959.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723,234.80 : 4,084,852.20 = 829,973.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723,234.80/4,084,852.20 = 829,973.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723,234.80x = 4,084,852.20 × 829,973.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723,234.80x = 3,390,317,851,961.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,317,851,961.04/2,723,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,959.80

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