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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537,310.60, 2,305,965.90 and 977,438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537,310.60, 2,305,965.90 and 977,438.60 is: 1,466,157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537,310.60 : 2,305,965.90 = 977,438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537,310.60/2,305,965.90 = 977,438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537,310.60x = 2,305,965.90 × 977,438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537,310.60x = 2,253,940,080,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,940,080,943.74/1,537,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,157.90

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