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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942,229.87, 4,413,338.33 and 783,255.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942,229.87, 4,413,338.33 and 783,255.47 is: 1,174,881.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942,229.87 : 4,413,338.33 = 783,255.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942,229.87/4,413,338.33 = 783,255.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942,229.87x = 4,413,338.33 × 783,255.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942,229.87x = 3,456,771,361,950.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,771,361,950.20/2,942,229.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,881.47

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