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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929,016.73, 4,392,676.45 and 879,594.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929,016.73, 4,392,676.45 and 879,594.60 is: 1,319,137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929,016.73 : 4,392,676.45 = 879,594.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929,016.73/4,392,676.45 = 879,594.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929,016.73x = 4,392,676.45 × 879,594.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929,016.73x = 3,863,774,482,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,774,482,768.18/2,929,016.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,137.05

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