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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682,187.92, 4,023,282.60 and 788,929.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682,187.92, 4,023,282.60 and 788,929.32 is: 1,183,394.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682,187.92 : 4,023,282.60 = 788,929.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682,187.92/4,023,282.60 = 788,929.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682,187.92x = 4,023,282.60 × 788,929.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682,187.92x = 3,174,085,605,785.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,085,605,785.83/2,682,187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183,394.19

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