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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929,009.46, 4,392,665.94 and 879,587.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929,009.46, 4,392,665.94 and 879,587.42 is: 1,319,126.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929,009.46 : 4,392,665.94 = 879,587.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929,009.46/4,392,665.94 = 879,587.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929,009.46x = 4,392,665.94 × 879,587.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929,009.46x = 3,863,733,701,086.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,733,701,086.48/2,929,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,126.40

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