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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732,464.80, 4,098,697.20 and 839,300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732,464.80, 4,098,697.20 and 839,300.40 is: 1,258,950.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732,464.80 : 4,098,697.20 = 839,300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732,464.80/4,098,697.20 = 839,300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732,464.80x = 4,098,697.20 × 839,300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732,464.80x = 3,440,038,199,438.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,038,199,438.88/2,732,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258,950.60

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