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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,231.61, 2,367,531.50 and 679,118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,231.61, 2,367,531.50 and 679,118.01 is: 1,019,402.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,231.61 : 2,367,531.50 = 679,118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,231.61/2,367,531.50 = 679,118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,231.61x = 2,367,531.50 × 679,118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,231.61x = 1,607,833,277,496.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,833,277,496.73/1,577,231.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,402.14

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