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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664,678.25, 3,997,051.40 and 771,421.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664,678.25, 3,997,051.40 and 771,421.51 is: 1,157,142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664,678.25 : 3,997,051.40 = 771,421.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664,678.25/3,997,051.40 = 771,421.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664,678.25x = 3,997,051.40 × 771,421.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664,678.25x = 3,083,411,426,535.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,411,426,535.61/2,664,678.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157,142.12

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