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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958,512.75, 4,437,424.68 and 799,435.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958,512.75, 4,437,424.68 and 799,435.28 is: 1,199,059.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958,512.75 : 4,437,424.68 = 799,435.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958,512.75/4,437,424.68 = 799,435.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958,512.75x = 4,437,424.68 × 799,435.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958,512.75x = 3,547,433,816,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,433,816,349.70/2,958,512.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,059.84

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