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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749,239.71, 4,124,452.79 and 829,991.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749,239.71, 4,124,452.79 and 829,991.69 is: 1,245,166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749,239.71 : 4,124,452.79 = 829,991.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749,239.71/4,124,452.79 = 829,991.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749,239.71x = 4,124,452.79 × 829,991.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749,239.71x = 3,423,261,541,497.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,261,541,497.32/2,749,239.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,166.63

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