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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784,540.97, 4,176,814.75 and 762,802.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784,540.97, 4,176,814.75 and 762,802.29 is: 1,144,204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784,540.97 : 4,176,814.75 = 762,802.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784,540.97/4,176,814.75 = 762,802.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784,540.97x = 4,176,814.75 × 762,802.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784,540.97x = 3,186,083,856,205.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,083,856,205.78/2,784,540.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,204.34

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