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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779,728.76, 2,669,591.52 and 714,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779,728.76, 2,669,591.52 and 714,771 is: 1,072,155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779,728.76 : 2,669,591.52 = 714,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779,728.76/2,669,591.52 = 714,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779,728.76x = 2,669,591.52 × 714,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779,728.76x = 1,908,146,600,341.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,146,600,341.92/1,779,728.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,155.85

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