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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458,371.78, 3,687,557.94 and 775,606.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458,371.78, 3,687,557.94 and 775,606.50 is: 1,163,409.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458,371.78 : 3,687,557.94 = 775,606.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458,371.78/3,687,557.94 = 775,606.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458,371.78x = 3,687,557.94 × 775,606.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458,371.78x = 2,860,093,907,390.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,093,907,390.61/2,458,371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,409.84

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