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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480,780.74, 3,718,809.12 and 796,703.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480,780.74, 3,718,809.12 and 796,703.26 is: 1,194,296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480,780.74 : 3,718,809.12 = 796,703.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480,780.74/3,718,809.12 = 796,703.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480,780.74x = 3,718,809.12 × 796,703.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480,780.74x = 2,962,787,349,221.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,787,349,221.73/2,480,780.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194,296.34

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