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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955,811.50, 4,433,717.25 and 711,949.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955,811.50, 4,433,717.25 and 711,949.50 is: 1,067,924.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955,811.50 : 4,433,717.25 = 711,949.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955,811.50/4,433,717.25 = 711,949.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955,811.50x = 4,433,717.25 × 711,949.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955,811.50x = 3,156,582,779,278.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,582,779,278.88/2,955,811.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067,924.25

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