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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,870.64, 1,570,772.40 and 381,867.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046,870.64, 1,570,772.40 and 381,867.12 is: 572,970.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046,870.64 : 1,570,772.40 = 381,867.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046,870.64/1,570,772.40 = 381,867.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046,870.64x = 1,570,772.40 × 381,867.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046,870.64x = 599,826,332,563.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,826,332,563.49/1,046,870.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,970.82

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