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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,596,995.95, 3,895,689.60 and 775,216.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,596,995.95, 3,895,689.60 and 775,216.91 is: 1,162,883.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,596,995.95 : 3,895,689.60 = 775,216.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,596,995.95/3,895,689.60 = 775,216.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,596,995.95x = 3,895,689.60 × 775,216.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,596,995.95x = 3,020,004,463,770.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,004,463,770.36/2,596,995.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,883.78

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