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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983,231.80, 4,474,847.70 and 739,369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983,231.80, 4,474,847.70 and 739,369.80 is: 1,109,054.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983,231.80 : 4,474,847.70 = 739,369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983,231.80/4,474,847.70 = 739,369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983,231.80x = 4,474,847.70 × 739,369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983,231.80x = 3,308,567,248,979.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,567,248,979.46/2,983,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109,054.70

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