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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871,102.42, 4,306,669.92 and 741,040.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871,102.42, 4,306,669.92 and 741,040.92 is: 1,111,565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871,102.42 : 4,306,669.92 = 741,040.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871,102.42/4,306,669.92 = 741,040.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871,102.42x = 4,306,669.92 × 741,040.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871,102.42x = 3,191,418,639,653.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,418,639,653.13/2,871,102.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,565.58

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