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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,462.70, 2,363,083.65 and 944,496.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,462.70, 2,363,083.65 and 944,496.30 is: 1,414,882.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,462.70 : 2,363,083.65 = 944,496.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,462.70/2,363,083.65 = 944,496.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,462.70x = 2,363,083.65 × 944,496.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,462.70x = 2,231,923,764,015.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,923,764,015.50/1,577,462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414,882.12

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