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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047,926.31, 3,072,326.87 and 785,743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047,926.31, 3,072,326.87 and 785,743 is: 1,178,782.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047,926.31 : 3,072,326.87 = 785,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047,926.31/3,072,326.87 = 785,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047,926.31x = 3,072,326.87 × 785,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047,926.31x = 2,414,059,331,814.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,059,331,814.41/2,047,926.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,782.32

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