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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471,775.80, 3,707,663.70 and 789,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471,775.80, 3,707,663.70 and 789,049.40 is: 1,183,574.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471,775.80 : 3,707,663.70 = 789,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471,775.80/3,707,663.70 = 789,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471,775.80x = 3,707,663.70 × 789,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471,775.80x = 2,925,529,817,886.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,529,817,886.78/2,471,775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183,574.10

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