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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365,837.38, 3,549,772.71 and 768,889.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365,837.38, 3,549,772.71 and 768,889.86 is: 1,153,665.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365,837.38 : 3,549,772.71 = 768,889.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365,837.38/3,549,772.71 = 768,889.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365,837.38x = 3,549,772.71 × 768,889.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365,837.38x = 2,729,384,242,023.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,384,242,023.72/2,365,837.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153,665.19

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