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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672,031.70, 4,008,047.55 and 778,834.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672,031.70, 4,008,047.55 and 778,834.90 is: 1,168,252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672,031.70 : 4,008,047.55 = 778,834.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672,031.70/4,008,047.55 = 778,834.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672,031.70x = 4,008,047.55 × 778,834.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672,031.70x = 3,121,607,312,799.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,607,312,799.50/2,672,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,252.35

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