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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,896,954.73, 4,345,598.15 and 766,983.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,896,954.73, 4,345,598.15 and 766,983.50 is: 1,150,519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,896,954.73 : 4,345,598.15 = 766,983.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,896,954.73/4,345,598.15 = 766,983.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,896,954.73x = 4,345,598.15 × 766,983.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,896,954.73x = 3,333,002,078,680.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,002,078,680.53/2,896,954.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150,519.21

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