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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678,263.10, 4,017,427.33 and 785,042.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678,263.10, 4,017,427.33 and 785,042.82 is: 1,177,573.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678,263.10 : 4,017,427.33 = 785,042.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678,263.10/4,017,427.33 = 785,042.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678,263.10x = 4,017,427.33 × 785,042.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678,263.10x = 3,153,852,480,288.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,852,480,288.27/2,678,263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177,573.81

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