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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825,731.80, 4,238,004.78 and 932,029.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825,731.80, 4,238,004.78 and 932,029.56 is: 1,397,848.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825,731.80 : 4,238,004.78 = 932,029.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825,731.80/4,238,004.78 = 932,029.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825,731.80x = 4,238,004.78 × 932,029.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825,731.80x = 3,949,945,730,381.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,945,730,381.30/2,825,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397,848.77

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