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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834,158.52, 4,251,240.82 and 704,242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834,158.52, 4,251,240.82 and 704,242.64 is: 1,056,364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834,158.52 : 4,251,240.82 = 704,242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834,158.52/4,251,240.82 = 704,242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834,158.52x = 4,251,240.82 × 704,242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834,158.52x = 2,993,905,058,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,905,058,352.57/2,834,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056,364.72

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