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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971,555.80, 2,956,061.90 and 773,599.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971,555.80, 2,956,061.90 and 773,599.14 is: 1,159,899.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971,555.80 : 2,956,061.90 = 773,599.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971,555.80/2,956,061.90 = 773,599.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971,555.80x = 2,956,061.90 × 773,599.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971,555.80x = 2,286,806,943,626.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,806,943,626.77/1,971,555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,899.68

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