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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840,759.43, 4,261,737.59 and 921,520.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840,759.43, 4,261,737.59 and 921,520.78 is: 1,382,475.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840,759.43 : 4,261,737.59 = 921,520.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840,759.43/4,261,737.59 = 921,520.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840,759.43x = 4,261,737.59 × 921,520.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840,759.43x = 3,927,279,739,741.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927,279,739,741.58/2,840,759.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382,475.30

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