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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892,958.40, 4,339,437.60 and 791,710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892,958.40, 4,339,437.60 and 791,710.40 is: 1,187,565.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892,958.40 : 4,339,437.60 = 791,710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892,958.40/4,339,437.60 = 791,710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892,958.40x = 4,339,437.60 × 791,710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892,958.40x = 3,435,577,878,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,577,878,071.04/2,892,958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,565.60

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