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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942,481.80, 4,413,805.50 and 812,565.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942,481.80, 4,413,805.50 and 812,565.91 is: 1,218,871.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942,481.80 : 4,413,805.50 = 812,565.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942,481.80/4,413,805.50 = 812,565.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942,481.80x = 4,413,805.50 × 812,565.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942,481.80x = 3,586,507,871,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,507,871,635.99/2,942,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218,871.73

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