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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926,178.92, 4,388,824.78 and 796,429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926,178.92, 4,388,824.78 and 796,429 is: 1,194,522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926,178.92 : 4,388,824.78 = 796,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926,178.92/4,388,824.78 = 796,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926,178.92x = 4,388,824.78 × 796,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926,178.92x = 3,495,387,330,710.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,387,330,710.62/2,926,178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194,522.76

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