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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678,272.40, 4,017,019.80 and 784,816.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678,272.40, 4,017,019.80 and 784,816.40 is: 1,177,110.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678,272.40 : 4,017,019.80 = 784,816.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678,272.40/4,017,019.80 = 784,816.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678,272.40x = 4,017,019.80 × 784,816.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678,272.40x = 3,152,623,018,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,623,018,164.72/2,678,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177,110.67

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