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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376,225.20, 3,564,337.80 and 778,840.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376,225.20, 3,564,337.80 and 778,840.40 is: 1,168,260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376,225.20 : 3,564,337.80 = 778,840.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376,225.20/3,564,337.80 = 778,840.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376,225.20x = 3,564,337.80 × 778,840.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376,225.20x = 2,776,050,277,887.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,050,277,887.12/2,376,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,260.60

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