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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898,164.40, 4,347,246.60 and 768,463.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898,164.40, 4,347,246.60 and 768,463.80 is: 1,152,695.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898,164.40 : 4,347,246.60 = 768,463.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898,164.40/4,347,246.60 = 768,463.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898,164.40x = 4,347,246.60 × 768,463.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898,164.40x = 3,340,701,641,773.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,701,641,773.08/2,898,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152,695.70

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