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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471,335.20, 3,707,002.80 and 788,608.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471,335.20, 3,707,002.80 and 788,608.80 is: 1,182,913.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471,335.20 : 3,707,002.80 = 788,608.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471,335.20/3,707,002.80 = 788,608.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471,335.20x = 3,707,002.80 × 788,608.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471,335.20x = 2,923,375,029,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,375,029,704.64/2,471,335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,913.20

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