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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,162.94, 3,738,244.40 and 786,479.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,162.94, 3,738,244.40 and 786,479.12 is: 1,179,718.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,162.94 : 3,738,244.40 = 786,479.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,162.94/3,738,244.40 = 786,479.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,162.94x = 3,738,244.40 × 786,479.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,162.94x = 2,940,051,166,056.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,051,166,056.93/2,492,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,718.68

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