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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465,327.80, 2,197,991.70 and 518,794.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465,327.80, 2,197,991.70 and 518,794.20 is: 778,191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465,327.80 : 2,197,991.70 = 518,794.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465,327.80/2,197,991.70 = 518,794.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465,327.80x = 2,197,991.70 × 518,794.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465,327.80x = 1,140,305,345,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,305,345,608.14/1,465,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,191.30

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