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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682,017.80, 4,023,026.70 and 788,950.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682,017.80, 4,023,026.70 and 788,950.60 is: 1,183,425.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682,017.80 : 4,023,026.70 = 788,950.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682,017.80/4,023,026.70 = 788,950.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682,017.80x = 4,023,026.70 × 788,950.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682,017.80x = 3,173,969,328,781.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,969,328,781.02/2,682,017.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183,425.90

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