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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,117.60, 2,365,676.40 and 778,522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,117.60, 2,365,676.40 and 778,522.40 is: 1,167,783.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,117.60 : 2,365,676.40 = 778,522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,117.60/2,365,676.40 = 778,522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,117.60x = 2,365,676.40 × 778,522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,117.60x = 1,841,732,068,551.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,732,068,551.36/1,577,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,783.60

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