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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456,468.70, 3,685,221.45 and 773,742.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456,468.70, 3,685,221.45 and 773,742.30 is: 1,160,776.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456,468.70 : 3,685,221.45 = 773,742.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456,468.70/3,685,221.45 = 773,742.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456,468.70x = 3,685,221.45 × 773,742.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456,468.70x = 2,851,411,720,732.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,411,720,732.34/2,456,468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160,776.74

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