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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462,040.20, 3,693,405.90 and 778,968.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462,040.20, 3,693,405.90 and 778,968.20 is: 1,168,561.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462,040.20 : 3,693,405.90 = 778,968.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462,040.20/3,693,405.90 = 778,968.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462,040.20x = 3,693,405.90 × 778,968.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462,040.20x = 2,877,045,745,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,045,745,792.38/2,462,040.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,561.64

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