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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383,732.41, 3,575,708.78 and 786,435.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383,732.41, 3,575,708.78 and 786,435.09 is: 1,179,688.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383,732.41 : 3,575,708.78 = 786,435.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383,732.41/3,575,708.78 = 786,435.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383,732.41x = 3,575,708.78 × 786,435.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383,732.41x = 2,812,062,856,213.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,062,856,213.09/2,383,732.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,688.98

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