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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609,462.43, 3,914,755.79 and 787,674.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609,462.43, 3,914,755.79 and 787,674.76 is: 1,181,681.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609,462.43 : 3,914,755.79 = 787,674.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609,462.43/3,914,755.79 = 787,674.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609,462.43x = 3,914,755.79 × 787,674.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609,462.43x = 3,083,554,327,346.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,554,327,346.86/2,609,462.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181,681.83

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