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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677,237.03, 4,015,855.14 and 783,977.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677,237.03, 4,015,855.14 and 783,977.86 is: 1,175,966.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677,237.03 : 4,015,855.14 = 783,977.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677,237.03/4,015,855.14 = 783,977.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677,237.03x = 4,015,855.14 × 783,977.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677,237.03x = 3,148,341,518,727.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,341,518,727.20/2,677,237.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,966.67

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