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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729,627.24, 4,094,293.17 and 836,374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729,627.24, 4,094,293.17 and 836,374.16 is: 1,254,515.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729,627.24 : 4,094,293.17 = 836,374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729,627.24/4,094,293.17 = 836,374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729,627.24x = 4,094,293.17 × 836,374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729,627.24x = 3,424,361,010,852.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,361,010,852.49/2,729,627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,515.99

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