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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735,902.42, 4,104,294.63 and 842,642.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735,902.42, 4,104,294.63 and 842,642.98 is: 1,264,100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735,902.42 : 4,104,294.63 = 842,642.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735,902.42/4,104,294.63 = 842,642.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735,902.42x = 4,104,294.63 × 842,642.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735,902.42x = 3,458,455,057,821.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,455,057,821.20/2,735,902.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,100.30

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