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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,117.70, 2,366,022.15 and 778,781.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,117.70, 2,366,022.15 and 778,781.70 is: 1,168,343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,117.70 : 2,366,022.15 = 778,781.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,117.70/2,366,022.15 = 778,781.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,117.70x = 2,366,022.15 × 778,781.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,117.70x = 1,842,614,752,214.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,614,752,214.65/1,577,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,343.21

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