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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574,381.88, 3,862,197.06 and 777,158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574,381.88, 3,862,197.06 and 777,158.02 is: 1,165,925.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574,381.88 : 3,862,197.06 = 777,158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574,381.88/3,862,197.06 = 777,158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574,381.88x = 3,862,197.06 × 777,158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574,381.88x = 3,001,537,419,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,537,419,999.42/2,574,381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165,925.48

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