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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772,874.80, 4,159,312.20 and 977,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772,874.80, 4,159,312.20 and 977,785.20 is: 1,466,677.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772,874.80 : 4,159,312.20 = 977,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772,874.80/4,159,312.20 = 977,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772,874.80x = 4,159,312.20 × 977,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772,874.80x = 4,066,913,911,339.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066,913,911,339.44/2,772,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,677.80

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