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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725,243.74, 4,088,498.76 and 928,142.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725,243.74, 4,088,498.76 and 928,142.82 is: 1,392,429.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725,243.74 : 4,088,498.76 = 928,142.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725,243.74/4,088,498.76 = 928,142.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725,243.74x = 4,088,498.76 × 928,142.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725,243.74x = 3,794,710,768,672.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,710,768,672.90/2,725,243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,429.86

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