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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773,031.20, 4,159,546.80 and 778,487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773,031.20, 4,159,546.80 and 778,487.20 is: 1,167,730.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773,031.20 : 4,159,546.80 = 778,487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773,031.20/4,159,546.80 = 778,487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773,031.20x = 4,159,546.80 × 778,487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773,031.20x = 3,238,153,941,600.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,153,941,600.96/2,773,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,730.80

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