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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986,329.25, 4,479,510.89 and 742,467.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986,329.25, 4,479,510.89 and 742,467.25 is: 1,113,705.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986,329.25 : 4,479,510.89 = 742,467.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986,329.25/4,479,510.89 = 742,467.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986,329.25x = 4,479,510.89 × 742,467.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986,329.25x = 3,325,890,131,843.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,890,131,843.35/2,986,329.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,705.11

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