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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967,372.44, 4,450,435.79 and 836,958.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967,372.44, 4,450,435.79 and 836,958.34 is: 1,255,261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967,372.44 : 4,450,435.79 = 836,958.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967,372.44/4,450,435.79 = 836,958.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967,372.44x = 4,450,435.79 × 836,958.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967,372.44x = 3,724,829,328,822.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,829,328,822.81/2,967,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,261.82

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