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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580,377.41, 2,180,920.77 and 855,225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580,377.41, 2,180,920.77 and 855,225.12 is: 1,180,210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580,377.41 : 2,180,920.77 = 855,225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580,377.41/2,180,920.77 = 855,225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580,377.41x = 2,180,920.77 × 855,225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580,377.41x = 1,865,178,227,233.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,178,227,233.74/1,580,377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,210.64

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