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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331,023.72, 1,997,468.70 and 769,285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331,023.72, 1,997,468.70 and 769,285.48 is: 1,154,467.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331,023.72 : 1,997,468.70 = 769,285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331,023.72/1,997,468.70 = 769,285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331,023.72x = 1,997,468.70 × 769,285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331,023.72x = 1,536,623,667,664.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,623,667,664.48/1,331,023.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154,467.53

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