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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778,700.47, 4,167,467.50 and 783,689.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778,700.47, 4,167,467.50 and 783,689.91 is: 1,175,370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778,700.47 : 4,167,467.50 = 783,689.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778,700.47/4,167,467.50 = 783,689.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778,700.47x = 4,167,467.50 × 783,689.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778,700.47x = 3,266,002,230,002.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,002,230,002.93/2,778,700.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,370.38

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