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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524,323.73, 2,286,486.47 and 387,171.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524,323.73, 2,286,486.47 and 387,171.21 is: 580,757.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524,323.73 : 2,286,486.47 = 387,171.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524,323.73/2,286,486.47 = 387,171.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524,323.73x = 2,286,486.47 × 387,171.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524,323.73x = 885,261,731,302.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,261,731,302.67/1,524,323.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,757.04

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