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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,361.40, 2,366,042.10 and 945,950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,361.40, 2,366,042.10 and 945,950.20 is: 1,418,925.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,361.40 : 2,366,042.10 = 945,950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,361.40/2,366,042.10 = 945,950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,361.40x = 2,366,042.10 × 945,950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,361.40x = 2,238,157,997,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,157,997,703.42/1,577,361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418,925.30

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