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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985,077.80, 2,976,158.70 and 786,407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985,077.80, 2,976,158.70 and 786,407.40 is: 1,179,033.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985,077.80 : 2,976,158.70 = 786,407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985,077.80/2,976,158.70 = 786,407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985,077.80x = 2,976,158.70 × 786,407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985,077.80x = 2,340,473,225,254.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,473,225,254.38/1,985,077.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,033.50

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