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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942,249.87, 4,413,368.28 and 783,275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942,249.87, 4,413,368.28 and 783,275.51 is: 1,174,911.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942,249.87 : 4,413,368.28 = 783,275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942,249.87/4,413,368.28 = 783,275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942,249.87x = 4,413,368.28 × 783,275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942,249.87x = 3,456,883,290,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,883,290,334.82/2,942,249.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,911.53

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