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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049,187.82, 3,073,929.28 and 787,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049,187.82, 3,073,929.28 and 787,015.44 is: 1,180,579.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049,187.82 : 3,073,929.28 = 787,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049,187.82/3,073,929.28 = 787,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049,187.82x = 3,073,929.28 × 787,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049,187.82x = 2,419,229,802,860.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,229,802,860.54/2,049,187.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,579.83

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