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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732,912.55, 4,099,368.83 and 839,748.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732,912.55, 4,099,368.83 and 839,748.15 is: 1,259,622.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732,912.55 : 4,099,368.83 = 839,748.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732,912.55/4,099,368.83 = 839,748.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732,912.55x = 4,099,368.83 × 839,748.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732,912.55x = 3,442,437,386,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,437,386,961.42/2,732,912.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259,622.23

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