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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786,511, 4,179,818.34 and 792,018.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786,511, 4,179,818.34 and 792,018.84 is: 1,188,042.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786,511 : 4,179,818.34 = 792,018.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786,511/4,179,818.34 = 792,018.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786,511x = 4,179,818.34 × 792,018.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786,511x = 3,310,494,873,057.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,494,873,057.53/2,786,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188,042.99

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