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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897,729.40, 4,346,594.10 and 768,142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897,729.40, 4,346,594.10 and 768,142.20 is: 1,152,213.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897,729.40 : 4,346,594.10 = 768,142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897,729.40/4,346,594.10 = 768,142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897,729.40x = 4,346,594.10 × 768,142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897,729.40x = 3,338,802,354,481.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,802,354,481.02/2,897,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152,213.30

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