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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,238.95, 1,975,112.61 and 777,868.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,238.95, 1,975,112.61 and 777,868.59 is: 1,073,460.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,238.95 : 1,975,112.61 = 777,868.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,238.95/1,975,112.61 = 777,868.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,238.95x = 1,975,112.61 × 777,868.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,238.95x = 1,536,378,061,031.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,378,061,031.92/1,431,238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073,460.21

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