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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958,516.76, 4,437,430.66 and 799,439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958,516.76, 4,437,430.66 and 799,439.28 is: 1,199,065.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958,516.76 : 4,437,430.66 = 799,439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958,516.76/4,437,430.66 = 799,439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958,516.76x = 4,437,430.66 × 799,439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958,516.76x = 3,547,456,371,880.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,456,371,880.33/2,958,516.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,065.84

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