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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573,492.76, 3,858,988.50 and 776,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573,492.76, 3,858,988.50 and 776,041.20 is: 1,163,684.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573,492.76 : 3,858,988.50 = 776,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573,492.76/3,858,988.50 = 776,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573,492.76x = 3,858,988.50 × 776,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573,492.76x = 2,994,734,066,326.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,734,066,326.20/2,573,492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,684.67

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