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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912,281.90, 4,368,422.85 and 782,581.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912,281.90, 4,368,422.85 and 782,581.30 is: 1,173,871.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912,281.90 : 4,368,422.85 = 782,581.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912,281.90/4,368,422.85 = 782,581.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912,281.90x = 4,368,422.85 × 782,581.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912,281.90x = 3,418,646,032,902.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,646,032,902.71/2,912,281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,871.95

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