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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482,406.31, 3,723,609.68 and 799,509.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482,406.31, 3,723,609.68 and 799,509.81 is: 1,199,264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482,406.31 : 3,723,609.68 = 799,509.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482,406.31/3,723,609.68 = 799,509.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482,406.31x = 3,723,609.68 × 799,509.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482,406.31x = 2,977,062,467,770.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,062,467,770.96/2,482,406.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,264.78

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