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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897,538.80, 4,346,113.80 and 767,577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897,538.80, 4,346,113.80 and 767,577.20 is: 1,151,314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897,538.80 : 4,346,113.80 = 767,577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897,538.80/4,346,113.80 = 767,577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897,538.80x = 4,346,113.80 × 767,577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897,538.80x = 3,335,977,861,485.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,977,861,485.36/2,897,538.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,314.30

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