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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483,999.65, 3,725,999.48 and 778,285.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483,999.65, 3,725,999.48 and 778,285.45 is: 1,167,428.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483,999.65 : 3,725,999.48 = 778,285.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483,999.65/3,725,999.48 = 778,285.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483,999.65x = 3,725,999.48 × 778,285.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483,999.65x = 2,899,891,178,100.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,891,178,100.14/2,483,999.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,428.18

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