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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942,249.37, 4,413,367.53 and 783,275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942,249.37, 4,413,367.53 and 783,275.01 is: 1,174,910.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942,249.37 : 4,413,367.53 = 783,275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942,249.37/4,413,367.53 = 783,275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942,249.37x = 4,413,367.53 × 783,275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942,249.37x = 3,456,880,496,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,880,496,194.43/2,942,249.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,910.78

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