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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218,482.20, 3,328,091.36 and 778,792.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218,482.20, 3,328,091.36 and 778,792.40 is: 1,168,317.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218,482.20 : 3,328,091.36 = 778,792.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218,482.20/3,328,091.36 = 778,792.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218,482.20x = 3,328,091.36 × 778,792.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218,482.20x = 2,591,892,237,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,892,237,139.25/2,218,482.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,317.80

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