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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371,218.40, 2,056,827.60 and 572,234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371,218.40, 2,056,827.60 and 572,234.40 is: 858,351.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371,218.40 : 2,056,827.60 = 572,234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371,218.40/2,056,827.60 = 572,234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371,218.40x = 2,056,827.60 × 572,234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371,218.40x = 1,176,987,507,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,987,507,589.44/1,371,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,351.60

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