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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,317.20, 2,362,865.40 and 944,350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,317.20, 2,362,865.40 and 944,350.80 is: 1,414,663.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,317.20 : 2,362,865.40 = 944,350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,317.20/2,362,865.40 = 944,350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,317.20x = 2,362,865.40 × 944,350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,317.20x = 2,231,373,830,782.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,373,830,782.32/1,577,317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414,663.98

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