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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,755.83, 3,739,636.80 and 787,165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,755.83, 3,739,636.80 and 787,165.56 is: 1,180,907.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,755.83 : 3,739,636.80 = 787,165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,755.83/3,739,636.80 = 787,165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,755.83x = 3,739,636.80 × 787,165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,755.83x = 2,943,713,295,868.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,713,295,868.61/2,492,755.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,907.20

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