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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375,277.70, 2,062,916.55 and 785,453.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375,277.70, 2,062,916.55 and 785,453.70 is: 1,178,180.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375,277.70 : 2,062,916.55 = 785,453.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375,277.70/2,062,916.55 = 785,453.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375,277.70x = 2,062,916.55 × 785,453.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375,277.70x = 1,620,325,436,988.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,325,436,988.74/1,375,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,180.55

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