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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276,511.40, 1,914,767.10 and 778,847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276,511.40, 1,914,767.10 and 778,847.40 is: 1,168,271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276,511.40 : 1,914,767.10 = 778,847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276,511.40/1,914,767.10 = 778,847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276,511.40x = 1,914,767.10 × 778,847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276,511.40x = 1,491,311,377,440.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,311,377,440.54/1,276,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,271.10

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