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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761,918.94, 4,142,878.73 and 842,840.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761,918.94, 4,142,878.73 and 842,840.21 is: 1,264,260.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761,918.94 : 4,142,878.73 = 842,840.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761,918.94/4,142,878.73 = 842,840.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761,918.94x = 4,142,878.73 × 842,840.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761,918.94x = 3,491,784,770,673.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,784,770,673.63/2,761,918.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,260.41

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