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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423,782.72, 1,964,793.87 and 779,189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423,782.72, 1,964,793.87 and 779,189.94 is: 1,075,267.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423,782.72 : 1,964,793.87 = 779,189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423,782.72/1,964,793.87 = 779,189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423,782.72x = 1,964,793.87 × 779,189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423,782.72x = 1,530,947,617,677.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,947,617,677.67/1,423,782.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075,267.73

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