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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377,780.56, 3,565,922.04 and 779,972.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377,780.56, 3,565,922.04 and 779,972.40 is: 1,169,712.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377,780.56 : 3,565,922.04 = 779,972.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377,780.56/3,565,922.04 = 779,972.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377,780.56x = 3,565,922.04 × 779,972.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377,780.56x = 2,781,320,771,751.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,320,771,751.70/2,377,780.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169,712.97

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