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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421,851.02, 1,962,158.31 and 777,278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421,851.02, 1,962,158.31 and 777,278.94 is: 1,072,647.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421,851.02 : 1,962,158.31 = 777,278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421,851.02/1,962,158.31 = 777,278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421,851.02x = 1,962,158.31 × 777,278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421,851.02x = 1,525,144,331,308.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,144,331,308.99/1,421,851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,647.07

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