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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565,143.60, 2,347,715.40 and 766,548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565,143.60, 2,347,715.40 and 766,548.40 is: 1,149,822.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565,143.60 : 2,347,715.40 = 766,548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565,143.60/2,347,715.40 = 766,548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565,143.60x = 2,347,715.40 × 766,548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565,143.60x = 1,799,637,483,525.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,637,483,525.36/1,565,143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,822.60

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