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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678,954.34, 4,018,464.72 and 785,734.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678,954.34, 4,018,464.72 and 785,734.86 is: 1,178,612.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678,954.34 : 4,018,464.72 = 785,734.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678,954.34/4,018,464.72 = 785,734.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678,954.34x = 4,018,464.72 × 785,734.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678,954.34x = 3,157,447,814,184.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,447,814,184.14/2,678,954.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,612.03

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