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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,312.40, 2,365,968.60 and 945,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,312.40, 2,365,968.60 and 945,901.20 is: 1,418,851.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,312.40 : 2,365,968.60 = 945,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,312.40/2,365,968.60 = 945,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,312.40x = 2,365,968.60 × 945,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,312.40x = 2,237,972,537,902.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,972,537,902.32/1,577,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418,851.80

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