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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049,256.40, 3,074,422.20 and 787,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049,256.40, 3,074,422.20 and 787,125.20 is: 1,180,894.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049,256.40 : 3,074,422.20 = 787,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049,256.40/3,074,422.20 = 787,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049,256.40x = 3,074,422.20 × 787,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049,256.40x = 2,419,955,189,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,955,189,059.44/2,049,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,894.29

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