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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761,361.93, 4,142,282.32 and 842,705.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761,361.93, 4,142,282.32 and 842,705.14 is: 1,264,130.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761,361.93 : 4,142,282.32 = 842,705.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761,361.93/4,142,282.32 = 842,705.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761,361.93x = 4,142,282.32 × 842,705.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761,361.93x = 3,490,722,602,395.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,722,602,395.12/2,761,361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,130.78

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