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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681,555.80, 4,022,430.90 and 788,488.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681,555.80, 4,022,430.90 and 788,488.60 is: 1,182,761.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681,555.80 : 4,022,430.90 = 788,488.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681,555.80/4,022,430.90 = 788,488.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681,555.80x = 4,022,430.90 × 788,488.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681,555.80x = 3,171,640,908,937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,640,908,937.74/2,681,555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,761.48

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