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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,041.38, 2,365,561.81 and 378,963.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,041.38, 2,365,561.81 and 378,963.69 is: 568,445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,041.38 : 2,365,561.81 = 378,963.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,041.38/2,365,561.81 = 378,963.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,041.38x = 2,365,561.81 × 378,963.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,041.38x = 896,462,039,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,462,039,653.57/1,577,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,445.48

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