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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,042.82, 2,365,563.99 and 378,965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,042.82, 2,365,563.99 and 378,965.16 is: 568,447.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,042.82 : 2,365,563.99 = 378,965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,042.82/2,365,563.99 = 378,965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,042.82x = 2,365,563.99 × 378,965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,042.82x = 896,466,335,960.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,466,335,960.59/1,577,042.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,447.68

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