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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915,832.80, 4,373,250.71 and 785,418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915,832.80, 4,373,250.71 and 785,418.68 is: 1,177,993.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915,832.80 : 4,373,250.71 = 785,418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915,832.80/4,373,250.71 = 785,418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915,832.80x = 4,373,250.71 × 785,418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915,832.80x = 3,434,832,774,163.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434,832,774,163.92/2,915,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177,993.74

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