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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276,558.40, 1,914,837.60 and 778,894.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276,558.40, 1,914,837.60 and 778,894.40 is: 1,168,341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276,558.40 : 1,914,837.60 = 778,894.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276,558.40/1,914,837.60 = 778,894.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276,558.40x = 1,914,837.60 × 778,894.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276,558.40x = 1,491,456,283,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,456,283,549.44/1,276,558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,341.60

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