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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977,266.78, 4,465,364.63 and 788,851.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977,266.78, 4,465,364.63 and 788,851.17 is: 1,183,134.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977,266.78 : 4,465,364.63 = 788,851.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977,266.78/4,465,364.63 = 788,851.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977,266.78x = 4,465,364.63 × 788,851.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977,266.78x = 3,522,508,108,907.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,508,108,907.86/2,977,266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183,134.86

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