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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471,867.70, 3,707,801.55 and 789,026.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471,867.70, 3,707,801.55 and 789,026.10 is: 1,183,539.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471,867.70 : 3,707,801.55 = 789,026.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471,867.70/3,707,801.55 = 789,026.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471,867.70x = 3,707,801.55 × 789,026.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471,867.70x = 2,925,552,196,570.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,552,196,570.45/2,471,867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183,539.15

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