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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686,031.79, 4,029,485.08 and 792,964.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686,031.79, 4,029,485.08 and 792,964.59 is: 1,189,576.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686,031.79 : 4,029,485.08 = 792,964.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686,031.79/4,029,485.08 = 792,964.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686,031.79x = 4,029,485.08 × 792,964.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686,031.79x = 3,195,238,984,373.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,238,984,373.32/2,686,031.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,576.01

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