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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040,999.60, 3,062,665.80 and 779,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040,999.60, 3,062,665.80 and 779,732.40 is: 1,170,044.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040,999.60 : 3,062,665.80 = 779,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040,999.60/3,062,665.80 = 779,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040,999.60x = 3,062,665.80 × 779,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040,999.60x = 2,388,059,754,631.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,059,754,631.92/2,040,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170,044.21

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