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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372,871.76, 2,059,604.91 and 563,258.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372,871.76, 2,059,604.91 and 563,258.01 is: 845,008.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372,871.76 : 2,059,604.91 = 563,258.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372,871.76/2,059,604.91 = 563,258.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372,871.76x = 2,059,604.91 × 563,258.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372,871.76x = 1,160,088,962,992.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,088,962,992.83/1,372,871.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845,008.98

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