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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383,726.35, 3,575,699.69 and 786,429.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383,726.35, 3,575,699.69 and 786,429.03 is: 1,179,679.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383,726.35 : 3,575,699.69 = 786,429.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383,726.35/3,575,699.69 = 786,429.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383,726.35x = 3,575,699.69 × 786,429.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383,726.35x = 2,812,034,034,845.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,034,034,845.86/2,383,726.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,679.89

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