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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480,786.76, 3,718,818.12 and 796,709.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480,786.76, 3,718,818.12 and 796,709.28 is: 1,194,305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480,786.76 : 3,718,818.12 = 796,709.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480,786.76/3,718,818.12 = 796,709.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480,786.76x = 3,718,818.12 × 796,709.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480,786.76x = 2,962,816,906,836.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,816,906,836.15/2,480,786.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194,305.35

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