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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803,917.88, 4,205,910.53 and 782,038.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803,917.88, 4,205,910.53 and 782,038.72 is: 1,173,067.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803,917.88 : 4,205,910.53 = 782,038.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803,917.88/4,205,910.53 = 782,038.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803,917.88x = 4,205,910.53 × 782,038.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803,917.88x = 3,289,184,883,405.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,184,883,405.53/2,803,917.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,067.48

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