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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247,504.51, 1,870,974.41 and 572,937.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247,504.51, 1,870,974.41 and 572,937.32 is: 859,276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247,504.51 : 1,870,974.41 = 572,937.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247,504.51/1,870,974.41 = 572,937.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247,504.51x = 1,870,974.41 × 572,937.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247,504.51x = 1,071,951,052,034.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,951,052,034.42/1,247,504.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,276.30

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