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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,321.60, 2,365,982.40 and 946,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,321.60, 2,365,982.40 and 946,947.20 is: 1,420,420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,321.60 : 2,365,982.40 = 946,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,321.60/2,365,982.40 = 946,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,321.60x = 2,365,982.40 × 946,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,321.60x = 2,240,460,408,929.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,460,408,929.28/1,577,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,420.80

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