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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921,622.54, 4,382,904.70 and 899,865.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921,622.54, 4,382,904.70 and 899,865.78 is: 1,349,943.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921,622.54 : 4,382,904.70 = 899,865.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921,622.54/4,382,904.70 = 899,865.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921,622.54x = 4,382,904.70 × 899,865.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921,622.54x = 3,944,025,956,531.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,025,956,531.17/2,921,622.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,943.71

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