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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788,136.40, 4,182,307.57 and 766,538.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788,136.40, 4,182,307.57 and 766,538.30 is: 1,149,835.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788,136.40 : 4,182,307.57 = 766,538.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788,136.40/4,182,307.57 = 766,538.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788,136.40x = 4,182,307.57 × 766,538.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788,136.40x = 3,205,898,934,784.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,898,934,784.93/2,788,136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,835.76

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