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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382,373.84, 3,573,998.52 and 785,031.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382,373.84, 3,573,998.52 and 785,031.12 is: 1,177,690.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382,373.84 : 3,573,998.52 = 785,031.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382,373.84/3,573,998.52 = 785,031.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382,373.84x = 3,573,998.52 × 785,031.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382,373.84x = 2,805,700,061,033.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,700,061,033.94/2,382,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177,690.93

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