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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982,133.50, 4,473,200.34 and 738,271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982,133.50, 4,473,200.34 and 738,271.50 is: 1,107,407.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982,133.50 : 4,473,200.34 = 738,271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982,133.50/4,473,200.34 = 738,271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982,133.50x = 4,473,200.34 × 738,271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982,133.50x = 3,302,436,324,812.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,436,324,812.31/2,982,133.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107,407.27

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