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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,978, 2,363,839.32 and 735,370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,978, 2,363,839.32 and 735,370.64 is: 1,101,598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,978 : 2,363,839.32 = 735,370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,978/2,363,839.32 = 735,370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,978x = 2,363,839.32 × 735,370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,978x = 1,738,298,033,605.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,298,033,605.56/1,577,978
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,598.40

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