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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371,733.83, 2,057,600.97 and 572,579.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371,733.83, 2,057,600.97 and 572,579.43 is: 858,869.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371,733.83 : 2,057,600.97 = 572,579.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371,733.83/2,057,600.97 = 572,579.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371,733.83x = 2,057,600.97 × 572,579.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371,733.83x = 1,178,139,980,282.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,139,980,282.04/1,371,733.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,869.23

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