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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371,424.23, 2,057,464.80 and 572,261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371,424.23, 2,057,464.80 and 572,261.22 is: 858,528.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371,424.23 : 2,057,464.80 = 572,261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371,424.23/2,057,464.80 = 572,261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371,424.23x = 2,057,464.80 × 572,261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371,424.23x = 1,177,407,316,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,407,316,555.06/1,371,424.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,528.89

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