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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735,998.92, 4,104,439.38 and 842,739.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735,998.92, 4,104,439.38 and 842,739.48 is: 1,264,245.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735,998.92 : 4,104,439.38 = 842,739.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735,998.92/4,104,439.38 = 842,739.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735,998.92x = 4,104,439.38 × 842,739.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735,998.92x = 3,458,973,108,792.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,973,108,792.72/2,735,998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,245.06

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