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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942,258.16, 4,413,379.52 and 783,283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942,258.16, 4,413,379.52 and 783,283.34 is: 1,174,922.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942,258.16 : 4,413,379.52 = 783,283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942,258.16/4,413,379.52 = 783,283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942,258.16x = 4,413,379.52 × 783,283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942,258.16x = 3,456,926,651,113.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,926,651,113.20/2,942,258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,922.95

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