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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680,160.40, 4,019,851.80 and 786,704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680,160.40, 4,019,851.80 and 786,704.40 is: 1,179,942.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680,160.40 : 4,019,851.80 = 786,704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680,160.40/4,019,851.80 = 786,704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680,160.40x = 4,019,851.80 × 786,704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680,160.40x = 3,162,435,098,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,435,098,407.92/2,680,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,942.48

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