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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678,264.60, 4,017,429.58 and 785,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678,264.60, 4,017,429.58 and 785,044.32 is: 1,177,576.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678,264.60 : 4,017,429.58 = 785,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678,264.60/4,017,429.58 = 785,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678,264.60x = 4,017,429.58 × 785,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678,264.60x = 3,153,860,272,778.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,860,272,778.99/2,678,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177,576.06

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