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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961,818.40, 2,942,727.60 and 779,866.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961,818.40, 2,942,727.60 and 779,866.40 is: 1,169,799.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961,818.40 : 2,942,727.60 = 779,866.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961,818.40/2,942,727.60 = 779,866.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961,818.40x = 2,942,727.60 × 779,866.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961,818.40x = 2,294,934,379,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,934,379,592.64/1,961,818.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169,799.60

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