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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475,186.12, 3,712,782.42 and 678,085.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475,186.12, 3,712,782.42 and 678,085.29 is: 1,017,128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475,186.12 : 3,712,782.42 = 678,085.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475,186.12/3,712,782.42 = 678,085.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475,186.12x = 3,712,782.42 × 678,085.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475,186.12x = 2,517,583,143,972.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,583,143,972.60/2,475,186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017,128.82

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