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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735,978.42, 4,104,408.64 and 842,718.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735,978.42, 4,104,408.64 and 842,718.98 is: 1,264,214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735,978.42 : 4,104,408.64 = 842,718.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735,978.42/4,104,408.64 = 842,718.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735,978.42x = 4,104,408.64 × 842,718.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735,978.42x = 3,458,863,062,603.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,863,062,603.99/2,735,978.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,214.31

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