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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371,736.32, 2,057,604.72 and 572,581.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371,736.32, 2,057,604.72 and 572,581.92 is: 858,872.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371,736.32 : 2,057,604.72 = 572,581.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371,736.32/2,057,604.72 = 572,581.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371,736.32x = 2,057,604.72 × 572,581.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371,736.32x = 1,178,147,261,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,147,261,178.66/1,371,736.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,872.98

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