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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774,009.40, 2,661,014.10 and 511,878.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774,009.40, 2,661,014.10 and 511,878.20 is: 767,817.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774,009.40 : 2,661,014.10 = 511,878.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774,009.40/2,661,014.10 = 511,878.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774,009.40x = 2,661,014.10 × 511,878.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774,009.40x = 1,362,115,107,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,115,107,682.62/1,774,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,817.30

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