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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792,237.01, 4,187,856.90 and 742,909.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792,237.01, 4,187,856.90 and 742,909.34 is: 1,114,231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792,237.01 : 4,187,856.90 = 742,909.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792,237.01/4,187,856.90 = 742,909.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792,237.01x = 4,187,856.90 × 742,909.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792,237.01x = 3,111,197,984,654.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,197,984,654.16/2,792,237.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,231.34

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