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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986,716.80, 4,480,075.20 and 742,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986,716.80, 4,480,075.20 and 742,854.80 is: 1,114,282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986,716.80 : 4,480,075.20 = 742,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986,716.80/4,480,075.20 = 742,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986,716.80x = 4,480,075.20 × 742,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986,716.80x = 3,328,045,366,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,045,366,680.96/2,986,716.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,282.20

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