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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897,187.40, 4,345,781.10 and 767,486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897,187.40, 4,345,781.10 and 767,486.80 is: 1,151,230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897,187.40 : 4,345,781.10 = 767,486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897,187.40/4,345,781.10 = 767,486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897,187.40x = 4,345,781.10 × 767,486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897,187.40x = 3,335,329,629,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,329,629,939.48/2,897,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,230.20

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