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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967,279.40, 4,450,206.30 and 837,562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967,279.40, 4,450,206.30 and 837,562.60 is: 1,256,142.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967,279.40 : 4,450,206.30 = 837,562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967,279.40/4,450,206.30 = 837,562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967,279.40x = 4,450,206.30 × 837,562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967,279.40x = 3,727,326,359,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,326,359,164.38/2,967,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,142.70

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