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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315,730.36, 1,815,722.76 and 771,875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315,730.36, 1,815,722.76 and 771,875.40 is: 1,065,196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315,730.36 : 1,815,722.76 = 771,875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315,730.36/1,815,722.76 = 771,875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315,730.36x = 1,815,722.76 × 771,875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315,730.36x = 1,401,511,731,664.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,511,731,664.10/1,315,730.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065,196.77

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