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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049,766.60, 3,072,057.90 and 785,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049,766.60, 3,072,057.90 and 785,907.40 is: 1,177,867.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049,766.60 : 3,072,057.90 = 785,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049,766.60/3,072,057.90 = 785,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049,766.60x = 3,072,057.90 × 785,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049,766.60x = 2,414,353,036,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,353,036,838.46/2,049,766.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177,867.29

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