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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276,555.40, 1,914,833.10 and 778,891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276,555.40, 1,914,833.10 and 778,891.40 is: 1,168,337.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276,555.40 : 1,914,833.10 = 778,891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276,555.40/1,914,833.10 = 778,891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276,555.40x = 1,914,833.10 × 778,891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276,555.40x = 1,491,447,034,025.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,447,034,025.34/1,276,555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,337.10

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