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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,352.70, 2,362,918.65 and 944,386.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,352.70, 2,362,918.65 and 944,386.30 is: 1,414,717.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,352.70 : 2,362,918.65 = 944,386.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,352.70/2,362,918.65 = 944,386.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,352.70x = 2,362,918.65 × 944,386.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,352.70x = 2,231,508,001,074.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,508,001,074.50/1,577,352.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414,717.20

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