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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774,661.40, 2,661,992.10 and 512,530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774,661.40, 2,661,992.10 and 512,530.20 is: 768,795.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774,661.40 : 2,661,992.10 = 512,530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774,661.40/2,661,992.10 = 512,530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774,661.40x = 2,661,992.10 × 512,530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774,661.40x = 1,364,351,343,411.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,351,343,411.42/1,774,661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,795.30

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