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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912,565.56, 4,368,844.56 and 782,649.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912,565.56, 4,368,844.56 and 782,649.73 is: 1,173,973.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912,565.56 : 4,368,844.56 = 782,649.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912,565.56/4,368,844.56 = 782,649.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912,565.56x = 4,368,844.56 × 782,649.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912,565.56x = 3,419,274,993,451.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,274,993,451.75/2,912,565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,973.57

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