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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777,260, 2,452,618.80 and 972,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777,260, 2,452,618.80 and 972,444 is: 1,341,972.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777,260 : 2,452,618.80 = 972,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777,260/2,452,618.80 = 972,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777,260x = 2,452,618.80 × 972,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777,260x = 2,385,034,436,347.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,034,436,347.20/1,777,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341,972.72

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