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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561,607.40, 3,842,411.10 and 788,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561,607.40, 3,842,411.10 and 788,679.40 is: 1,183,019.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561,607.40 : 3,842,411.10 = 788,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561,607.40/3,842,411.10 = 788,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561,607.40x = 3,842,411.10 × 788,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561,607.40x = 3,030,430,480,901.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,430,480,901.34/2,561,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183,019.10

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