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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567,997.50, 3,851,987.34 and 770,873.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567,997.50, 3,851,987.34 and 770,873.72 is: 1,156,307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567,997.50 : 3,851,987.34 = 770,873.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567,997.50/3,851,987.34 = 770,873.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567,997.50x = 3,851,987.34 × 770,873.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567,997.50x = 2,969,395,810,178.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,395,810,178.70/2,567,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156,307.91

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