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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,376.80, 1,915,232.40 and 779,157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,376.80, 1,915,232.40 and 779,157.60 is: 1,167,314.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,376.80 : 1,915,232.40 = 779,157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,376.80/1,915,232.40 = 779,157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,376.80x = 1,915,232.40 × 779,157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,376.80x = 1,492,267,880,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,267,880,226.24/1,278,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,314.58

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