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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609,461.56, 3,914,754.48 and 787,673.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609,461.56, 3,914,754.48 and 787,673.89 is: 1,181,680.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609,461.56 : 3,914,754.48 = 787,673.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609,461.56/3,914,754.48 = 787,673.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609,461.56x = 3,914,754.48 × 787,673.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609,461.56x = 3,083,549,879,869.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,549,879,869.64/2,609,461.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181,680.51

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