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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705,476.38, 4,057,257.26 and 785,988.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705,476.38, 4,057,257.26 and 785,988.24 is: 1,178,704.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705,476.38 : 4,057,257.26 = 785,988.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705,476.38/4,057,257.26 = 785,988.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705,476.38x = 4,057,257.26 × 785,988.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705,476.38x = 3,188,956,479,764.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,956,479,764.88/2,705,476.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,704.24

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