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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371,735.83, 2,057,603.97 and 572,581.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371,735.83, 2,057,603.97 and 572,581.43 is: 858,872.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371,735.83 : 2,057,603.97 = 572,581.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371,735.83/2,057,603.97 = 572,581.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371,735.83x = 2,057,603.97 × 572,581.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371,735.83x = 1,178,145,823,516.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,145,823,516.28/1,371,735.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,872.24

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