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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569,186, 2,354,128.92 and 571,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569,186, 2,354,128.92 and 571,914 is: 857,998.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569,186 : 2,354,128.92 = 571,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569,186/2,354,128.92 = 571,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569,186x = 2,354,128.92 × 571,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569,186x = 1,346,359,287,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,359,287,152.88/1,569,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,998.53

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