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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569,728, 2,354,943 and 572,456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569,728, 2,354,943 and 572,456 is: 858,812.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569,728 : 2,354,943 = 572,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569,728/2,354,943 = 572,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569,728x = 2,354,943 × 572,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569,728x = 1,348,101,250,008
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,101,250,008/1,569,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,812.00

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