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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771,700.20, 2,657,550.30 and 975,437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771,700.20, 2,657,550.30 and 975,437.80 is: 1,463,156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771,700.20 : 2,657,550.30 = 975,437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771,700.20/2,657,550.30 = 975,437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771,700.20x = 2,657,550.30 × 975,437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771,700.20x = 2,592,275,018,021.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,275,018,021.34/1,771,700.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463,156.70

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