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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044,003.80, 1,566,005.70 and 778,283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044,003.80, 1,566,005.70 and 778,283.30 is: 1,167,424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044,003.80 : 1,566,005.70 = 778,283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044,003.80/1,566,005.70 = 778,283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044,003.80x = 1,566,005.70 × 778,283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044,003.80x = 1,218,796,084,014.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,796,084,014.81/1,044,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,424.95

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