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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371,737.08, 2,057,605.85 and 572,582.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371,737.08, 2,057,605.85 and 572,582.68 is: 858,874.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371,737.08 : 2,057,605.85 = 572,582.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371,737.08/2,057,605.85 = 572,582.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371,737.08x = 2,057,605.85 × 572,582.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371,737.08x = 1,178,149,471,976.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,149,471,976.68/1,371,737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,874.12

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