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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456,114.40, 3,684,171.60 and 772,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456,114.40, 3,684,171.60 and 772,999.20 is: 1,159,498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456,114.40 : 3,684,171.60 = 772,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456,114.40/3,684,171.60 = 772,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456,114.40x = 3,684,171.60 × 772,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456,114.40x = 2,847,861,699,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,861,699,462.72/2,456,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,498.80

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