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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986,217.40, 4,479,342.30 and 742,355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986,217.40, 4,479,342.30 and 742,355.40 is: 1,113,537.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986,217.40 : 4,479,342.30 = 742,355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986,217.40/4,479,342.30 = 742,355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986,217.40x = 4,479,342.30 × 742,355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986,217.40x = 3,325,263,944,853.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,263,944,853.42/2,986,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,537.13

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