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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792,192.92, 4,188,289.40 and 797,648.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792,192.92, 4,188,289.40 and 797,648.92 is: 1,196,473.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792,192.92 : 4,188,289.40 = 797,648.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792,192.92/4,188,289.40 = 797,648.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792,192.92x = 4,188,289.40 × 797,648.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792,192.92x = 3,340,784,516,557.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,784,516,557.45/2,792,192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196,473.39

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