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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,243.78, 3,557,431.50 and 773,809.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,243.78, 3,557,431.50 and 773,809.84 is: 1,160,899.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,243.78 : 3,557,431.50 = 773,809.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,243.78/3,557,431.50 = 773,809.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,243.78x = 3,557,431.50 × 773,809.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,243.78x = 2,752,775,499,825.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,775,499,825.96/2,371,243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160,899.41

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