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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544,383.47, 2,314,941.86 and 571,122.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544,383.47, 2,314,941.86 and 571,122.33 is: 856,079.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544,383.47 : 2,314,941.86 = 571,122.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544,383.47/2,314,941.86 = 571,122.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544,383.47x = 2,314,941.86 × 571,122.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544,383.47x = 1,322,114,986,042.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,114,986,042.12/1,544,383.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,079.47

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