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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929,018.98, 4,392,679.82 and 879,596.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929,018.98, 4,392,679.82 and 879,596.85 is: 1,319,140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929,018.98 : 4,392,679.82 = 879,596.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929,018.98/4,392,679.82 = 879,596.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929,018.98x = 4,392,679.82 × 879,596.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929,018.98x = 3,863,787,328,332.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,787,328,332.58/2,929,018.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,140.42

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