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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901,042.25, 4,351,558.63 and 771,126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901,042.25, 4,351,558.63 and 771,126.43 is: 1,156,688.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901,042.25 : 4,351,558.63 = 771,126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901,042.25/4,351,558.63 = 771,126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901,042.25x = 4,351,558.63 × 771,126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901,042.25x = 3,355,601,871,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,601,871,287.59/2,901,042.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156,688.38

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