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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461,708.80, 3,692,217.60 and 778,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461,708.80, 3,692,217.60 and 778,982.40 is: 1,168,364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461,708.80 : 3,692,217.60 = 778,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461,708.80/3,692,217.60 = 778,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461,708.80x = 3,692,217.60 × 778,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461,708.80x = 2,876,172,527,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,172,527,370.24/2,461,708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,364.24

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