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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787,016.08, 4,180,076.64 and 764,787.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787,016.08, 4,180,076.64 and 764,787.72 is: 1,147,058.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787,016.08 : 4,180,076.64 = 764,787.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787,016.08/4,180,076.64 = 764,787.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787,016.08x = 4,180,076.64 × 764,787.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787,016.08x = 3,196,871,282,930.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,871,282,930.86/2,787,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147,058.79

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