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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,385.80, 2,367,633.90 and 779,568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,385.80, 2,367,633.90 and 779,568.20 is: 1,170,120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,385.80 : 2,367,633.90 = 779,568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,385.80/2,367,633.90 = 779,568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,385.80x = 2,367,633.90 × 779,568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,385.80x = 1,845,732,097,681.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,732,097,681.98/1,577,385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170,120.90

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