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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971,137.22, 2,956,729.52 and 773,623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971,137.22, 2,956,729.52 and 773,623.50 is: 1,160,444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971,137.22 : 2,956,729.52 = 773,623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971,137.22/2,956,729.52 = 773,623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971,137.22x = 2,956,729.52 × 773,623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971,137.22x = 2,287,395,439,815.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,395,439,815.72/1,971,137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160,444.55

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