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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625,140.80, 2,437,711.20 and 785,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625,140.80, 2,437,711.20 and 785,332.80 is: 1,177,999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625,140.80 : 2,437,711.20 = 785,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625,140.80/2,437,711.20 = 785,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625,140.80x = 2,437,711.20 × 785,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625,140.80x = 1,914,414,562,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,414,562,287.36/1,625,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177,999.20

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