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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575,217.60, 3,862,807.20 and 778,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575,217.60, 3,862,807.20 and 778,097.60 is: 1,167,140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575,217.60 : 3,862,807.20 = 778,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575,217.60/3,862,807.20 = 778,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575,217.60x = 3,862,807.20 × 778,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575,217.60x = 3,005,641,011,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,641,011,582.72/2,575,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,140.60

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