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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841,738.80, 4,262,509.92 and 711,841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841,738.80, 4,262,509.92 and 711,841.28 is: 1,067,737.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841,738.80 : 4,262,509.92 = 711,841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841,738.80/4,262,509.92 = 711,841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841,738.80x = 4,262,509.92 × 711,841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841,738.80x = 3,034,230,517,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,230,517,465.50/2,841,738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067,737.30

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