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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836,786.75, 4,255,170.40 and 706,872.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836,786.75, 4,255,170.40 and 706,872.31 is: 1,060,306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836,786.75 : 4,255,170.40 = 706,872.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836,786.75/4,255,170.40 = 706,872.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836,786.75x = 4,255,170.40 × 706,872.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836,786.75x = 3,007,862,130,091.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,862,130,091.62/2,836,786.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060,306.04

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