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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376,362.40, 3,565,418.40 and 778,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376,362.40, 3,565,418.40 and 778,977.60 is: 1,168,753.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376,362.40 : 3,565,418.40 = 778,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376,362.40/3,565,418.40 = 778,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376,362.40x = 3,565,418.40 × 778,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376,362.40x = 2,777,381,068,227.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,381,068,227.84/2,376,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,753.16

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