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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,362.40, 2,366,043.60 and 945,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,362.40, 2,366,043.60 and 945,951.20 is: 1,418,926.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,362.40 : 2,366,043.60 = 945,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,362.40/2,366,043.60 = 945,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,362.40x = 2,366,043.60 × 945,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,362.40x = 2,238,161,782,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,161,782,672.32/1,577,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418,926.80

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