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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686,176.34, 4,030,000.80 and 792,917.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686,176.34, 4,030,000.80 and 792,917.26 is: 1,189,593.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686,176.34 : 4,030,000.80 = 792,917.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686,176.34/4,030,000.80 = 792,917.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686,176.34x = 4,030,000.80 × 792,917.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686,176.34x = 3,195,457,192,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,457,192,133.81/2,686,176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,593.23

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