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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784,685.78, 4,177,031.89 and 762,947.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784,685.78, 4,177,031.89 and 762,947.24 is: 1,144,421.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784,685.78 : 4,177,031.89 = 762,947.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784,685.78/4,177,031.89 = 762,947.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784,685.78x = 4,177,031.89 × 762,947.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784,685.78x = 3,186,854,951,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,854,951,867.48/2,784,685.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,421.74

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