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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834,942.80, 4,251,231.69 and 889,170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834,942.80, 4,251,231.69 and 889,170.12 is: 1,333,384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834,942.80 : 4,251,231.69 = 889,170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834,942.80/4,251,231.69 = 889,170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834,942.80x = 4,251,231.69 × 889,170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834,942.80x = 3,780,068,191,945.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,068,191,945.10/2,834,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333,384.29

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