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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,881.80, 2,368,377.90 and 780,064.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,881.80, 2,368,377.90 and 780,064.20 is: 1,170,865.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,881.80 : 2,368,377.90 = 780,064.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,881.80/2,368,377.90 = 780,064.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,881.80x = 2,368,377.90 × 780,064.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,881.80x = 1,847,486,811,861.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,486,811,861.18/1,577,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170,865.15

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