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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778,862.56, 2,668,792.70 and 714,651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778,862.56, 2,668,792.70 and 714,651.96 is: 1,072,178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778,862.56 : 2,668,792.70 = 714,651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778,862.56/2,668,792.70 = 714,651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778,862.56x = 2,668,792.70 × 714,651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778,862.56x = 1,907,257,933,888.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,257,933,888.69/1,778,862.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,178.36

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