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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055,171.76, 1,456,134.60 and 571,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055,171.76, 1,456,134.60 and 571,750 is: 789,013.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055,171.76 : 1,456,134.60 = 571,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055,171.76/1,456,134.60 = 571,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055,171.76x = 1,456,134.60 × 571,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055,171.76x = 832,544,957,550
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,544,957,550/1,055,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,013.68

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