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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049,242.40, 3,074,401.20 and 787,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049,242.40, 3,074,401.20 and 787,111.20 is: 1,180,873.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049,242.40 : 3,074,401.20 = 787,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049,242.40/3,074,401.20 = 787,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049,242.40x = 3,074,401.20 × 787,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049,242.40x = 2,419,895,617,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,895,617,813.44/2,049,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,873.29

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