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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,796.42, 3,739,697.46 and 787,206.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,796.42, 3,739,697.46 and 787,206.06 is: 1,180,967.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,796.42 : 3,739,697.46 = 787,206.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,796.42/3,739,697.46 = 787,206.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,796.42x = 3,739,697.46 × 787,206.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,796.42x = 2,943,912,503,078.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,912,503,078.61/2,492,796.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,967.88

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