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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544,906.30, 3,817,359.45 and 771,978.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544,906.30, 3,817,359.45 and 771,978.30 is: 1,157,967.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544,906.30 : 3,817,359.45 = 771,978.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544,906.30/3,817,359.45 = 771,978.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544,906.30x = 3,817,359.45 × 771,978.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544,906.30x = 2,946,918,658,699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,918,658,699.94/2,544,906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157,967.45

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