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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569,473.70, 2,355,960.15 and 860,885.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569,473.70, 2,355,960.15 and 860,885.70 is: 1,292,288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569,473.70 : 2,355,960.15 = 860,885.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569,473.70/2,355,960.15 = 860,885.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569,473.70x = 2,355,960.15 × 860,885.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569,473.70x = 2,028,212,402,904.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,212,402,904.85/1,569,473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,288.24

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