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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778,764.74, 4,167,563.90 and 783,754.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778,764.74, 4,167,563.90 and 783,754.18 is: 1,175,466.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778,764.74 : 4,167,563.90 = 783,754.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778,764.74/4,167,563.90 = 783,754.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778,764.74x = 4,167,563.90 × 783,754.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778,764.74x = 3,266,345,627,042.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,345,627,042.10/2,778,764.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,466.77

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