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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,366.85, 2,365,041.51 and 937,499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,366.85, 2,365,041.51 and 937,499.88 is: 1,405,650.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,366.85 : 2,365,041.51 = 937,499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,366.85/2,365,041.51 = 937,499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,366.85x = 2,365,041.51 × 937,499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,366.85x = 2,217,226,131,820.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,226,131,820.02/1,577,366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405,650.27

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