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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,469.39, 3,739,373.55 and 786,678.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,469.39, 3,739,373.55 and 786,678.66 is: 1,180,229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,469.39 : 3,739,373.55 = 786,678.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,469.39/3,739,373.55 = 786,678.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,469.39x = 3,739,373.55 × 786,678.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,469.39x = 2,941,685,373,553.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,685,373,553.44/2,492,469.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,229.29

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