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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744,999.40, 4,117,499.10 and 851,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744,999.40, 4,117,499.10 and 851,932.20 is: 1,277,898.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744,999.40 : 4,117,499.10 = 851,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744,999.40/4,117,499.10 = 851,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744,999.40x = 4,117,499.10 × 851,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744,999.40x = 3,507,830,066,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,830,066,761.02/2,744,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,898.30

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