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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493,423.72, 3,740,347.80 and 787,110.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493,423.72, 3,740,347.80 and 787,110.53 is: 1,180,732.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493,423.72 : 3,740,347.80 = 787,110.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493,423.72/3,740,347.80 = 787,110.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493,423.72x = 3,740,347.80 × 787,110.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493,423.72x = 2,944,067,120,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,067,120,540.60/2,493,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,732.78

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