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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723,591.40, 4,084,949.70 and 829,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723,591.40, 4,084,949.70 and 829,892.40 is: 1,244,705.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723,591.40 : 4,084,949.70 = 829,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723,591.40/4,084,949.70 = 829,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723,591.40x = 4,084,949.70 × 829,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723,591.40x = 3,390,068,710,412.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,068,710,412.28/2,723,591.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,705.32

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