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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049,178.97, 3,073,916.07 and 787,006.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049,178.97, 3,073,916.07 and 787,006.59 is: 1,180,566.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049,178.97 : 3,073,916.07 = 787,006.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049,178.97/3,073,916.07 = 787,006.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049,178.97x = 3,073,916.07 × 787,006.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049,178.97x = 2,419,192,204,196.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,192,204,196.90/2,049,178.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,566.58

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