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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515,984.96, 2,272,777.92 and 569,250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515,984.96, 2,272,777.92 and 569,250.24 is: 853,424.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515,984.96 : 2,272,777.92 = 569,250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515,984.96/2,272,777.92 = 569,250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515,984.96x = 2,272,777.92 × 569,250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515,984.96x = 1,293,779,376,426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,779,376,426.70/1,515,984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,424.94

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