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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986,426.80, 4,479,640.20 and 742,564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986,426.80, 4,479,640.20 and 742,564.80 is: 1,113,847.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986,426.80 : 4,479,640.20 = 742,564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986,426.80/4,479,640.20 = 742,564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986,426.80x = 4,479,640.20 × 742,564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986,426.80x = 3,326,423,129,184.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,423,129,184.96/2,986,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,847.20

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