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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329,701.40, 1,993,458.60 and 572,124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329,701.40, 1,993,458.60 and 572,124.60 is: 857,716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329,701.40 : 1,993,458.60 = 572,124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329,701.40/1,993,458.60 = 572,124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329,701.40x = 1,993,458.60 × 572,124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329,701.40x = 1,140,506,704,141.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,506,704,141.56/1,329,701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,716.40

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