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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287,481, 1,930,754.94 and 577,143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287,481, 1,930,754.94 and 577,143.40 is: 865,505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287,481 : 1,930,754.94 = 577,143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287,481/1,930,754.94 = 577,143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287,481x = 1,930,754.94 × 577,143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287,481x = 1,114,322,470,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,322,470,638.40/1,287,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,505.95

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