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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729,830.40, 4,095,052.80 and 836,556.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729,830.40, 4,095,052.80 and 836,556.80 is: 1,254,929.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729,830.40 : 4,095,052.80 = 836,556.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729,830.40/4,095,052.80 = 836,556.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729,830.40x = 4,095,052.80 × 836,556.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729,830.40x = 3,425,744,266,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,744,266,199.04/2,729,830.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,929.34

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