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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386,145.04, 3,579,778.14 and 788,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386,145.04, 3,579,778.14 and 788,708.20 is: 1,183,247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386,145.04 : 3,579,778.14 = 788,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386,145.04/3,579,778.14 = 788,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386,145.04x = 3,579,778.14 × 788,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386,145.04x = 2,823,400,373,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,400,373,198.75/2,386,145.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183,247.59

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