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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480,779.73, 3,718,807.62 and 796,702.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480,779.73, 3,718,807.62 and 796,702.25 is: 1,194,294.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480,779.73 : 3,718,807.62 = 796,702.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480,779.73/3,718,807.62 = 796,702.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480,779.73x = 3,718,807.62 × 796,702.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480,779.73x = 2,962,782,398,171.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,782,398,171.15/2,480,779.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194,294.83

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