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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744,279.82, 4,116,971.79 and 947,232.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744,279.82, 4,116,971.79 and 947,232.90 is: 1,421,039.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744,279.82 : 4,116,971.79 = 947,232.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744,279.82/4,116,971.79 = 947,232.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744,279.82x = 4,116,971.79 × 947,232.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744,279.82x = 3,899,731,127,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,731,127,859.89/2,744,279.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421,039.90

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