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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961,879.39, 4,442,991.36 and 832,129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961,879.39, 4,442,991.36 and 832,129.59 is: 1,248,242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961,879.39 : 4,442,991.36 = 832,129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961,879.39/4,442,991.36 = 832,129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961,879.39x = 4,442,991.36 × 832,129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961,879.39x = 3,697,144,578,770.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,144,578,770.34/2,961,879.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,242.79

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