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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575,164.24, 3,862,567.55 and 778,057.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575,164.24, 3,862,567.55 and 778,057.13 is: 1,167,031.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575,164.24 : 3,862,567.55 = 778,057.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575,164.24/3,862,567.55 = 778,057.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575,164.24x = 3,862,567.55 × 778,057.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575,164.24x = 3,005,298,233,985.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,298,233,985.69/2,575,164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,031.67

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