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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686,229.48, 4,029,781.98 and 793,162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686,229.48, 4,029,781.98 and 793,162.28 is: 1,189,872.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686,229.48 : 4,029,781.98 = 793,162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686,229.48/4,029,781.98 = 793,162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686,229.48x = 4,029,781.98 × 793,162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686,229.48x = 3,196,271,063,159.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,271,063,159.71/2,686,229.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,872.68

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