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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302,249.46, 3,453,729.87 and 785,578.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302,249.46, 3,453,729.87 and 785,578.10 is: 1,178,488.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302,249.46 : 3,453,729.87 = 785,578.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302,249.46/3,453,729.87 = 785,578.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302,249.46x = 3,453,729.87 × 785,578.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302,249.46x = 2,713,174,549,187.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713,174,549,187.85/2,302,249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,488.52

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