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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466,221.80, 3,699,332.70 and 783,495.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466,221.80, 3,699,332.70 and 783,495.40 is: 1,175,243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466,221.80 : 3,699,332.70 = 783,495.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466,221.80/3,699,332.70 = 783,495.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466,221.80x = 3,699,332.70 × 783,495.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466,221.80x = 2,898,410,153,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,410,153,519.58/2,466,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,243.10

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