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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503,420.38, 3,755,423.79 and 796,966.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503,420.38, 3,755,423.79 and 796,966.02 is: 1,195,542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503,420.38 : 3,755,423.79 = 796,966.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503,420.38/3,755,423.79 = 796,966.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503,420.38x = 3,755,423.79 × 796,966.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503,420.38x = 2,992,945,151,329.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,945,151,329.62/2,503,420.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,542.38

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