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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371,690.59, 2,057,203.56 and 572,538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371,690.59, 2,057,203.56 and 572,538.92 is: 858,669.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371,690.59 : 2,057,203.56 = 572,538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371,690.59/2,057,203.56 = 572,538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371,690.59x = 2,057,203.56 × 572,538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371,690.59x = 1,177,829,094,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,829,094,176.54/1,371,690.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,669.66

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