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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729,970.24, 4,095,742.32 and 836,990.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729,970.24, 4,095,742.32 and 836,990.88 is: 1,255,727.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729,970.24 : 4,095,742.32 = 836,990.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729,970.24/4,095,742.32 = 836,990.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729,970.24x = 4,095,742.32 × 836,990.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729,970.24x = 3,428,098,968,670.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,098,968,670.04/2,729,970.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,727.60

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