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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390,225.96, 1,918,713.24 and 778,418.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390,225.96, 1,918,713.24 and 778,418.15 is: 1,074,329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390,225.96 : 1,918,713.24 = 778,418.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390,225.96/1,918,713.24 = 778,418.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390,225.96x = 1,918,713.24 × 778,418.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390,225.96x = 1,493,561,201,029.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,561,201,029.32/1,390,225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074,329.82

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