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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458,097.16, 3,687,145.80 and 775,331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458,097.16, 3,687,145.80 and 775,331.88 is: 1,162,997.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458,097.16 : 3,687,145.80 = 775,331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458,097.16/3,687,145.80 = 775,331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458,097.16x = 3,687,145.80 × 775,331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458,097.16x = 2,858,761,684,948.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,761,684,948.10/2,458,097.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,997.84

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