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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778,435.96, 2,668,078.32 and 580,360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778,435.96, 2,668,078.32 and 580,360.50 is: 870,679.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778,435.96 : 2,668,078.32 = 580,360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778,435.96/2,668,078.32 = 580,360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778,435.96x = 2,668,078.32 × 580,360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778,435.96x = 1,548,447,267,834.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,447,267,834.36/1,778,435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870,679.24

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