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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483,283.91, 2,225,012.73 and 572,471.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483,283.91, 2,225,012.73 and 572,471.31 is: 858,740.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483,283.91 : 2,225,012.73 = 572,471.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483,283.91/2,225,012.73 = 572,471.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483,283.91x = 2,225,012.73 × 572,471.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483,283.91x = 1,273,755,952,309.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,755,952,309.78/1,483,283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,740.49

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