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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985,428.80, 4,478,143.20 and 741,566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985,428.80, 4,478,143.20 and 741,566.80 is: 1,112,350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985,428.80 : 4,478,143.20 = 741,566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985,428.80/4,478,143.20 = 741,566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985,428.80x = 4,478,143.20 × 741,566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985,428.80x = 3,320,842,322,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,842,322,765.76/2,985,428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,350.20

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