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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281,871.44, 3,422,761.08 and 785,930.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281,871.44, 3,422,761.08 and 785,930.32 is: 1,178,879.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281,871.44 : 3,422,761.08 = 785,930.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281,871.44/3,422,761.08 = 785,930.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281,871.44x = 3,422,761.08 × 785,930.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281,871.44x = 2,690,051,710,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,051,710,887.95/2,281,871.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,879.61

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