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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451,513.78, 3,677,270.67 and 768,748.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451,513.78, 3,677,270.67 and 768,748.50 is: 1,153,122.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451,513.78 : 3,677,270.67 = 768,748.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451,513.78/3,677,270.67 = 768,748.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451,513.78x = 3,677,270.67 × 768,748.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451,513.78x = 2,826,896,311,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,896,311,656.50/2,451,513.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153,122.75

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