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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885,873.82, 4,329,401.13 and 992,369.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885,873.82, 4,329,401.13 and 992,369.34 is: 1,488,757.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885,873.82 : 4,329,401.13 = 992,369.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885,873.82/4,329,401.13 = 992,369.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885,873.82x = 4,329,401.13 × 992,369.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885,873.82x = 4,296,364,941,973.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,364,941,973.35/2,885,873.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488,757.03

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