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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,175.20, 2,362,652.40 and 944,208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,175.20, 2,362,652.40 and 944,208.80 is: 1,414,451.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,175.20 : 2,362,652.40 = 944,208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,175.20/2,362,652.40 = 944,208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,175.20x = 2,362,652.40 × 944,208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,175.20x = 2,230,837,187,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,837,187,421.12/1,577,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414,451.09

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