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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569,785.80, 2,354,678.70 and 771,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569,785.80, 2,354,678.70 and 771,579.40 is: 1,157,369.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569,785.80 : 2,354,678.70 = 771,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569,785.80/2,354,678.70 = 771,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569,785.80x = 2,354,678.70 × 771,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569,785.80x = 1,816,821,578,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,821,578,538.78/1,569,785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157,369.10

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