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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371,125, 2,056,878.98 and 572,223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371,125, 2,056,878.98 and 572,223.64 is: 858,415.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371,125 : 2,056,878.98 = 572,223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371,125/2,056,878.98 = 572,223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371,125x = 2,056,878.98 × 572,223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371,125x = 1,176,994,776,975.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,994,776,975.09/1,371,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,415.37

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