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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,574.56, 1,975,610.64 and 778,244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,574.56, 1,975,610.64 and 778,244.52 is: 1,073,997.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,574.56 : 1,975,610.64 = 778,244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,574.56/1,975,610.64 = 778,244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,574.56x = 1,975,610.64 × 778,244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,574.56x = 1,537,508,154,233.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,508,154,233.69/1,431,574.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073,997.96

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