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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574,391.88, 3,862,212.06 and 777,168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574,391.88, 3,862,212.06 and 777,168.04 is: 1,165,940.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574,391.88 : 3,862,212.06 = 777,168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574,391.88/3,862,212.06 = 777,168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574,391.88x = 3,862,212.06 × 777,168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574,391.88x = 3,001,587,776,734.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,587,776,734.56/2,574,391.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165,940.51

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