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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788,242.42, 4,182,166.20 and 738,857.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788,242.42, 4,182,166.20 and 738,857.62 is: 1,108,234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788,242.42 : 4,182,166.20 = 738,857.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788,242.42/4,182,166.20 = 738,857.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788,242.42x = 4,182,166.20 × 738,857.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788,242.42x = 3,090,025,364,976.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,025,364,976.44/2,788,242.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108,234.11

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