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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924,217.78, 4,384,720.83 and 901,900.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924,217.78, 4,384,720.83 and 901,900.50 is: 1,352,355.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924,217.78 : 4,384,720.83 = 901,900.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924,217.78/4,384,720.83 = 901,900.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924,217.78x = 4,384,720.83 × 901,900.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924,217.78x = 3,954,581,908,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,581,908,937.42/2,924,217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,355.47

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