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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371,558.60, 2,057,666.38 and 572,395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371,558.60, 2,057,666.38 and 572,395.60 is: 858,730.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371,558.60 : 2,057,666.38 = 572,395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371,558.60/2,057,666.38 = 572,395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371,558.60x = 2,057,666.38 × 572,395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371,558.60x = 1,177,799,182,179.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,799,182,179.93/1,371,558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,730.49

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