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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383,487.85, 3,574,727.37 and 785,671.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383,487.85, 3,574,727.37 and 785,671.14 is: 1,178,340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383,487.85 : 3,574,727.37 = 785,671.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383,487.85/3,574,727.37 = 785,671.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383,487.85x = 3,574,727.37 × 785,671.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383,487.85x = 2,808,560,127,977.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,560,127,977.10/2,383,487.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,340.44

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