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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686,225.98, 4,029,776.73 and 793,158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686,225.98, 4,029,776.73 and 793,158.78 is: 1,189,867.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686,225.98 : 4,029,776.73 = 793,158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686,225.98/4,029,776.73 = 793,158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686,225.98x = 4,029,776.73 × 793,158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686,225.98x = 3,196,252,794,839.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,252,794,839.19/2,686,225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,867.43

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