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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914,465.72, 4,371,990.20 and 892,686.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914,465.72, 4,371,990.20 and 892,686.28 is: 1,339,118.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914,465.72 : 4,371,990.20 = 892,686.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914,465.72/4,371,990.20 = 892,686.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914,465.72x = 4,371,990.20 × 892,686.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914,465.72x = 3,902,815,667,834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,815,667,834.46/2,914,465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339,118.74

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