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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557,314.80, 2,335,972.20 and 916,961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557,314.80, 2,335,972.20 and 916,961.20 is: 1,375,441.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557,314.80 : 2,335,972.20 = 916,961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557,314.80/2,335,972.20 = 916,961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557,314.80x = 2,335,972.20 × 916,961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557,314.80x = 2,141,995,871,678.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,995,871,678.64/1,557,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375,441.80

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