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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912,196.40, 4,368,294.60 and 782,495.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912,196.40, 4,368,294.60 and 782,495.80 is: 1,173,743.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912,196.40 : 4,368,294.60 = 782,495.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912,196.40/4,368,294.60 = 782,495.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912,196.40x = 4,368,294.60 × 782,495.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912,196.40x = 3,418,172,177,662.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,172,177,662.68/2,912,196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,743.70

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