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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598,514.74, 3,897,729.18 and 776,883.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598,514.74, 3,897,729.18 and 776,883.87 is: 1,165,312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598,514.74 : 3,897,729.18 = 776,883.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598,514.74/3,897,729.18 = 776,883.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598,514.74x = 3,897,729.18 × 776,883.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598,514.74x = 3,028,082,929,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,082,929,570.33/2,598,514.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165,312.97

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