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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771,162.60, 2,656,743.90 and 508,916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771,162.60, 2,656,743.90 and 508,916.20 is: 763,374.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771,162.60 : 2,656,743.90 = 508,916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771,162.60/2,656,743.90 = 508,916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771,162.60x = 2,656,743.90 × 508,916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771,162.60x = 1,352,060,009,961.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,060,009,961.18/1,771,162.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,374.30

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