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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681,156.43, 4,021,735.50 and 787,898.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681,156.43, 4,021,735.50 and 787,898.07 is: 1,181,847.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681,156.43 : 4,021,735.50 = 787,898.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681,156.43/4,021,735.50 = 787,898.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681,156.43x = 4,021,735.50 × 787,898.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681,156.43x = 3,168,717,638,500.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,717,638,500.49/2,681,156.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181,847.36

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