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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,332.60, 2,365,998.90 and 867,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,332.60, 2,365,998.90 and 867,086.20 is: 1,300,629.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,332.60 : 2,365,998.90 = 867,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,332.60/2,365,998.90 = 867,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,332.60x = 2,365,998.90 × 867,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,332.60x = 2,051,524,995,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,524,995,405.18/1,577,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,629.30

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