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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376,344.40, 3,565,391.40 and 778,959.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376,344.40, 3,565,391.40 and 778,959.60 is: 1,168,726.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376,344.40 : 3,565,391.40 = 778,959.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376,344.40/3,565,391.40 = 778,959.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376,344.40x = 3,565,391.40 × 778,959.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376,344.40x = 2,777,295,858,787.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,295,858,787.44/2,376,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,726.16

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