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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371,398.73, 2,057,426.55 and 572,235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371,398.73, 2,057,426.55 and 572,235.72 is: 858,490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371,398.73 : 2,057,426.55 = 572,235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371,398.73/2,057,426.55 = 572,235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371,398.73x = 2,057,426.55 × 572,235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371,398.73x = 1,177,332,963,186.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,332,963,186.37/1,371,398.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,490.63

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