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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,397.13, 2,366,493.87 and 440,158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,397.13, 2,366,493.87 and 440,158.37 is: 660,348.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,397.13 : 2,366,493.87 = 440,158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,397.13/2,366,493.87 = 440,158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,397.13x = 2,366,493.87 × 440,158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,397.13x = 1,041,632,074,252.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,632,074,252.32/1,577,397.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,348.66

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