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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484,424.88, 3,726,637.77 and 778,567.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484,424.88, 3,726,637.77 and 778,567.61 is: 1,167,851.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484,424.88 : 3,726,637.77 = 778,567.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484,424.88/3,726,637.77 = 778,567.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484,424.88x = 3,726,637.77 × 778,567.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484,424.88x = 2,901,439,474,160.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,439,474,160.85/2,484,424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,851.56

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