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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078,531.80, 3,117,797.70 and 1,179,626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078,531.80, 3,117,797.70 and 1,179,626.20 is: 1,769,439.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078,531.80 : 3,117,797.70 = 1,179,626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078,531.80/3,117,797.70 = 1,179,626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078,531.80x = 3,117,797.70 × 1,179,626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078,531.80x = 3,677,835,853,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,835,853,219.74/2,078,531.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769,439.30

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