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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,464.89, 3,739,366.80 and 786,674.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,464.89, 3,739,366.80 and 786,674.15 is: 1,180,222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,464.89 : 3,739,366.80 = 786,674.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,464.89/3,739,366.80 = 786,674.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,464.89x = 3,739,366.80 × 786,674.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,464.89x = 2,941,663,180,231.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,663,180,231.39/2,492,464.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,222.51

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