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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926,742.68, 4,390,191.78 and 796,870.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926,742.68, 4,390,191.78 and 796,870.36 is: 1,195,326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926,742.68 : 4,390,191.78 = 796,870.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926,742.68/4,390,191.78 = 796,870.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926,742.68x = 4,390,191.78 × 796,870.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926,742.68x = 3,498,413,704,197.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,413,704,197.64/2,926,742.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,326.71

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