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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979,521.20, 4,469,281.80 and 735,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979,521.20, 4,469,281.80 and 735,659.20 is: 1,103,488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979,521.20 : 4,469,281.80 = 735,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979,521.20/4,469,281.80 = 735,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979,521.20x = 4,469,281.80 × 735,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979,521.20x = 3,287,868,273,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,868,273,562.56/2,979,521.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,488.80

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