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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952,791.20, 4,429,186.80 and 708,929.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952,791.20, 4,429,186.80 and 708,929.20 is: 1,063,393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952,791.20 : 4,429,186.80 = 708,929.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952,791.20/4,429,186.80 = 708,929.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952,791.20x = 4,429,186.80 × 708,929.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952,791.20x = 3,139,979,854,774.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,979,854,774.56/2,952,791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063,393.80

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