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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,160.94, 3,738,241.41 and 786,477.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,160.94, 3,738,241.41 and 786,477.11 is: 1,179,715.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,160.94 : 3,738,241.41 = 786,477.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,160.94/3,738,241.41 = 786,477.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,160.94x = 3,738,241.41 × 786,477.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,160.94x = 2,940,041,300,619.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,041,300,619.13/2,492,160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,715.67

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