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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565,251.60, 2,347,877.40 and 766,121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565,251.60, 2,347,877.40 and 766,121.80 is: 1,149,182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565,251.60 : 2,347,877.40 = 766,121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565,251.60/2,347,877.40 = 766,121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565,251.60x = 2,347,877.40 × 766,121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565,251.60x = 1,798,760,059,867.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,760,059,867.32/1,565,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,182.70

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