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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682,453.40, 4,023,291.30 and 788,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682,453.40, 4,023,291.30 and 788,997.40 is: 1,183,381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682,453.40 : 4,023,291.30 = 788,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682,453.40/4,023,291.30 = 788,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682,453.40x = 4,023,291.30 × 788,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682,453.40x = 3,174,366,375,142.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,366,375,142.62/2,682,453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183,381.74

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