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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452,868.76, 3,679,895.52 and 769,972.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452,868.76, 3,679,895.52 and 769,972.26 is: 1,155,144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452,868.76 : 3,679,895.52 = 769,972.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452,868.76/3,679,895.52 = 769,972.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452,868.76x = 3,679,895.52 × 769,972.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452,868.76x = 2,833,417,470,098.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,417,470,098.28/2,452,868.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155,144.34

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