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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948,291.38, 4,422,461.84 and 818,541.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948,291.38, 4,422,461.84 and 818,541.58 is: 1,227,819.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948,291.38 : 4,422,461.84 = 818,541.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948,291.38/4,422,461.84 = 818,541.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948,291.38x = 4,422,461.84 × 818,541.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948,291.38x = 3,619,968,902,003.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,968,902,003.31/2,948,291.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,819.25

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