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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785,369.20, 4,178,053.80 and 790,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785,369.20, 4,178,053.80 and 790,825.20 is: 1,186,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785,369.20 : 4,178,053.80 = 790,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785,369.20/4,178,053.80 = 790,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785,369.20x = 4,178,053.80 × 790,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785,369.20x = 3,304,110,231,995.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,110,231,995.76/2,785,369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,237.80

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