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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986,539.60, 4,479,809.40 and 742,677.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986,539.60, 4,479,809.40 and 742,677.60 is: 1,114,016.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986,539.60 : 4,479,809.40 = 742,677.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986,539.60/4,479,809.40 = 742,677.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986,539.60x = 4,479,809.40 × 742,677.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986,539.60x = 3,327,054,093,649.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,054,093,649.44/2,986,539.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,016.40

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