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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748,461.42, 4,122,723.86 and 829,389.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748,461.42, 4,122,723.86 and 829,389.25 is: 1,244,093.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748,461.42 : 4,122,723.86 = 829,389.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748,461.42/4,122,723.86 = 829,389.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748,461.42x = 4,122,723.86 × 829,389.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748,461.42x = 3,419,342,825,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,342,825,441.94/2,748,461.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,093.44

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