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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048,208.98, 3,072,709.82 and 785,938.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048,208.98, 3,072,709.82 and 785,938.46 is: 1,179,059.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048,208.98 : 3,072,709.82 = 785,938.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048,208.98/3,072,709.82 = 785,938.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048,208.98x = 3,072,709.82 × 785,938.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048,208.98x = 2,414,960,823,957.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,960,823,957.68/2,048,208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,059.78

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