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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786,523.50, 4,179,837.11 and 792,031.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786,523.50, 4,179,837.11 and 792,031.34 is: 1,188,061.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786,523.50 : 4,179,837.11 = 792,031.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786,523.50/4,179,837.11 = 792,031.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786,523.50x = 4,179,837.11 × 792,031.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786,523.50x = 3,310,561,987,215.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,561,987,215.03/2,786,523.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188,061.75

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