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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909,173.86, 4,364,447.67 and 914,629.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909,173.86, 4,364,447.67 and 914,629.86 is: 1,372,160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909,173.86 : 4,364,447.67 = 914,629.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909,173.86/4,364,447.67 = 914,629.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909,173.86x = 4,364,447.67 × 914,629.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909,173.86x = 3,991,854,161,389.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,854,161,389.43/2,909,173.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372,160.74

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