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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788,641.40, 4,182,875.70 and 794,097.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788,641.40, 4,182,875.70 and 794,097.40 is: 1,191,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788,641.40 : 4,182,875.70 = 794,097.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788,641.40/4,182,875.70 = 794,097.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788,641.40x = 4,182,875.70 × 794,097.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788,641.40x = 3,321,610,717,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,610,717,893.18/2,788,641.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191,121.50

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