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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423,481.80, 1,964,388.18 and 778,894.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423,481.80, 1,964,388.18 and 778,894.60 is: 1,074,865.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423,481.80 : 1,964,388.18 = 778,894.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423,481.80/1,964,388.18 = 778,894.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423,481.80x = 1,964,388.18 × 778,894.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423,481.80x = 1,530,051,345,705.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,051,345,705.83/1,423,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074,865.41

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