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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685,348.78, 4,028,023.17 and 791,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685,348.78, 4,028,023.17 and 791,942.60 is: 1,187,913.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685,348.78 : 4,028,023.17 = 791,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685,348.78/4,028,023.17 = 791,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685,348.78x = 4,028,023.17 × 791,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685,348.78x = 3,189,963,142,110.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,963,142,110.04/2,685,348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,913.90

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