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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488,005.70, 2,232,008.55 and 778,251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488,005.70, 2,232,008.55 and 778,251.30 is: 1,167,376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488,005.70 : 2,232,008.55 = 778,251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488,005.70/2,232,008.55 = 778,251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488,005.70x = 2,232,008.55 × 778,251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488,005.70x = 1,737,063,555,648.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,063,555,648.62/1,488,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,376.95

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