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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361,868.40, 3,543,148.20 and 764,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361,868.40, 3,543,148.20 and 764,159.60 is: 1,146,351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361,868.40 : 3,543,148.20 = 764,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361,868.40/3,543,148.20 = 764,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361,868.40x = 3,543,148.20 × 764,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361,868.40x = 2,707,530,711,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,530,711,252.72/2,361,868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,351.22

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