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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199,652.40, 3,297,072.90 and 778,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199,652.40, 3,297,072.90 and 778,977.20 is: 1,167,613.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199,652.40 : 3,297,072.90 = 778,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199,652.40/3,297,072.90 = 778,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199,652.40x = 3,297,072.90 × 778,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199,652.40x = 2,568,344,615,837.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,344,615,837.88/2,199,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,613.85

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