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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672,029.20, 4,008,043.80 and 778,832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672,029.20, 4,008,043.80 and 778,832.40 is: 1,168,248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672,029.20 : 4,008,043.80 = 778,832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672,029.20/4,008,043.80 = 778,832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672,029.20x = 4,008,043.80 × 778,832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672,029.20x = 3,121,594,372,059.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,594,372,059.12/2,672,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,248.60

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