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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555,998.80, 3,833,998.20 and 782,840.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555,998.80, 3,833,998.20 and 782,840.40 is: 1,174,260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555,998.80 : 3,833,998.20 = 782,840.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555,998.80/3,833,998.20 = 782,840.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555,998.80x = 3,833,998.20 × 782,840.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555,998.80x = 3,001,408,684,487.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,408,684,487.28/2,555,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,260.60

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