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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,324.60, 2,365,986.90 and 867,078.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,324.60, 2,365,986.90 and 867,078.20 is: 1,300,617.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,324.60 : 2,365,986.90 = 867,078.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,324.60/2,365,986.90 = 867,078.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,324.60x = 2,365,986.90 × 867,078.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,324.60x = 2,051,495,662,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,495,662,475.58/1,577,324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,617.30

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