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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154,141.79, 3,231,492.82 and 787,702.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154,141.79, 3,231,492.82 and 787,702.73 is: 1,181,656.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154,141.79 : 3,231,492.82 = 787,702.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154,141.79/3,231,492.82 = 787,702.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154,141.79x = 3,231,492.82 × 787,702.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154,141.79x = 2,545,455,702,593.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,455,702,593.51/2,154,141.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181,656.52

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