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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907,994.31, 4,362,049.78 and 778,075.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907,994.31, 4,362,049.78 and 778,075.01 is: 1,167,128.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907,994.31 : 4,362,049.78 = 778,075.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907,994.31/4,362,049.78 = 778,075.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907,994.31x = 4,362,049.78 × 778,075.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907,994.31x = 3,394,001,916,261.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,001,916,261.47/2,907,994.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,128.12

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