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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788,669.40, 4,182,917.70 and 794,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788,669.40, 4,182,917.70 and 794,125.40 is: 1,191,163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788,669.40 : 4,182,917.70 = 794,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788,669.40/4,182,917.70 = 794,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788,669.40x = 4,182,917.70 × 794,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788,669.40x = 3,321,761,191,679.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,761,191,679.58/2,788,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191,163.50

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