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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,299.84, 2,365,949.77 and 379,222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,299.84, 2,365,949.77 and 379,222.16 is: 568,833.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,299.84 : 2,365,949.77 = 379,222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,299.84/2,365,949.77 = 379,222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,299.84x = 2,365,949.77 × 379,222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,299.84x = 897,220,569,453.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,220,569,453.10/1,577,299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,833.24

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