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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520,204.70, 2,278,881.45 and 574,211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520,204.70, 2,278,881.45 and 574,211.10 is: 860,778.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520,204.70 : 2,278,881.45 = 574,211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520,204.70/2,278,881.45 = 574,211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520,204.70x = 2,278,881.45 × 574,211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520,204.70x = 1,308,559,024,174.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,559,024,174.10/1,520,204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,778.17

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