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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,657.15, 1,554,985.73 and 977,608.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,657.15, 1,554,985.73 and 977,608.15 is: 1,466,412.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,657.15 : 1,554,985.73 = 977,608.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,657.15/1,554,985.73 = 977,608.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,657.15x = 1,554,985.73 × 977,608.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,657.15x = 1,520,166,722,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,166,722,781.70/1,036,657.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,412.23

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