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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458,879.36, 3,688,975.68 and 776,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458,879.36, 3,688,975.68 and 776,014.72 is: 1,164,229.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458,879.36 : 3,688,975.68 = 776,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458,879.36/3,688,975.68 = 776,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458,879.36x = 3,688,975.68 × 776,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458,879.36x = 2,862,699,429,402.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,699,429,402.01/2,458,879.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164,229.31

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