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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280,540.48, 3,420,774.88 and 784,645.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280,540.48, 3,420,774.88 and 784,645.44 is: 1,176,955.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280,540.48 : 3,420,774.88 = 784,645.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280,540.48/3,420,774.88 = 784,645.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280,540.48x = 3,420,774.88 × 784,645.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280,540.48x = 2,684,095,410,858.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,095,410,858.55/2,280,540.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176,955.83

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