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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,399.94, 3,738,600.44 and 786,715.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,399.94, 3,738,600.44 and 786,715.51 is: 1,180,073.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,399.94 : 3,738,600.44 = 786,715.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,399.94/3,738,600.44 = 786,715.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,399.94x = 3,738,600.44 × 786,715.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,399.94x = 2,941,214,944,461.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,214,944,461.11/2,492,399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,073.43

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