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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461,970.70, 3,693,301.65 and 778,898.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461,970.70, 3,693,301.65 and 778,898.70 is: 1,168,457.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461,970.70 : 3,693,301.65 = 778,898.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461,970.70/3,693,301.65 = 778,898.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461,970.70x = 3,693,301.65 × 778,898.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461,970.70x = 2,876,707,853,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,707,853,892.86/2,461,970.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,457.39

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