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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962,791.80, 2,942,000.70 and 764,315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962,791.80, 2,942,000.70 and 764,315.80 is: 1,145,622.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962,791.80 : 2,942,000.70 = 764,315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962,791.80/2,942,000.70 = 764,315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962,791.80x = 2,942,000.70 × 764,315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962,791.80x = 2,248,617,618,621.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,617,618,621.06/1,962,791.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,622.08

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