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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,549.01, 1,975,575.43 and 778,218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,549.01, 1,975,575.43 and 778,218.98 is: 1,073,962.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,549.01 : 1,975,575.43 = 778,218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,549.01/1,975,575.43 = 778,218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,549.01x = 1,975,575.43 × 778,218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,549.01x = 1,537,430,296,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,430,296,047.66/1,431,549.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073,962.74

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