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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755,041.78, 4,132,864.05 and 934,721.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755,041.78, 4,132,864.05 and 934,721.01 is: 1,402,183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755,041.78 : 4,132,864.05 = 934,721.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755,041.78/4,132,864.05 = 934,721.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755,041.78x = 4,132,864.05 × 934,721.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755,041.78x = 3,863,074,859,008.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,074,859,008.69/2,755,041.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402,183.77

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