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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462,215.20, 3,693,322.80 and 779,834.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462,215.20, 3,693,322.80 and 779,834.40 is: 1,169,751.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462,215.20 : 3,693,322.80 = 779,834.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462,215.20/3,693,322.80 = 779,834.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462,215.20x = 3,693,322.80 × 779,834.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462,215.20x = 2,880,180,169,744.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,180,169,744.32/2,462,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169,751.60

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