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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774,441.50, 4,161,662.34 and 779,897.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774,441.50, 4,161,662.34 and 779,897.50 is: 1,169,846.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774,441.50 : 4,161,662.34 = 779,897.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774,441.50/4,161,662.34 = 779,897.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774,441.50x = 4,161,662.34 × 779,897.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774,441.50x = 3,245,670,054,810.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,670,054,810.15/2,774,441.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169,846.28

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