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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958,883.86, 4,438,369.54 and 828,833.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958,883.86, 4,438,369.54 and 828,833.34 is: 1,243,262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958,883.86 : 4,438,369.54 = 828,833.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958,883.86/4,438,369.54 = 828,833.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958,883.86x = 4,438,369.54 × 828,833.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958,883.86x = 3,678,668,649,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,668,649,992.46/2,958,883.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,262.27

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