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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537,768.80, 2,306,653.20 and 897,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537,768.80, 2,306,653.20 and 897,415.20 is: 1,346,122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537,768.80 : 2,306,653.20 = 897,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537,768.80/2,306,653.20 = 897,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537,768.80x = 2,306,653.20 × 897,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537,768.80x = 2,070,025,642,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,025,642,808.64/1,537,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,122.80

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