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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464,229.80, 3,695,999.10 and 781,503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464,229.80, 3,695,999.10 and 781,503.40 is: 1,172,145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464,229.80 : 3,695,999.10 = 781,503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464,229.80/3,695,999.10 = 781,503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464,229.80x = 3,695,999.10 × 781,503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464,229.80x = 2,888,435,863,046.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,435,863,046.94/2,464,229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,145.50

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