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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406,740.64, 3,608,908.92 and 787,298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406,740.64, 3,608,908.92 and 787,298.04 is: 1,180,553.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406,740.64 : 3,608,908.92 = 787,298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406,740.64/3,608,908.92 = 787,298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406,740.64x = 3,608,908.92 × 787,298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406,740.64x = 2,841,286,919,254.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,286,919,254.52/2,406,740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,553.85

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