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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502,777.61, 2,254,294.80 and 829,323.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502,777.61, 2,254,294.80 and 829,323.77 is: 1,244,056.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502,777.61 : 2,254,294.80 = 829,323.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502,777.61/2,254,294.80 = 829,323.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502,777.61x = 2,254,294.80 × 829,323.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502,777.61x = 1,869,540,250,955.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,540,250,955.92/1,502,777.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,056.50

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