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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774,398.50, 4,161,597.75 and 779,854.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774,398.50, 4,161,597.75 and 779,854.50 is: 1,169,781.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774,398.50 : 4,161,597.75 = 779,854.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774,398.50/4,161,597.75 = 779,854.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774,398.50x = 4,161,597.75 × 779,854.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774,398.50x = 3,245,440,732,527.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,440,732,527.38/2,774,398.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169,781.75

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