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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406,438.30, 3,609,765.72 and 787,299.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406,438.30, 3,609,765.72 and 787,299.42 is: 1,180,984.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406,438.30 : 3,609,765.72 = 787,299.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406,438.30/3,609,765.72 = 787,299.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406,438.30x = 3,609,765.72 × 787,299.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406,438.30x = 2,841,966,457,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,966,457,691.88/2,406,438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,984.55

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