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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938,862.40, 4,408,293.60 and 809,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938,862.40, 4,408,293.60 and 809,275.20 is: 1,213,912.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938,862.40 : 4,408,293.60 = 809,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938,862.40/4,408,293.60 = 809,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938,862.40x = 4,408,293.60 × 809,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938,862.40x = 3,567,522,684,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,522,684,798.72/2,938,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213,912.80

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