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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569,729, 2,354,944.50 and 572,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569,729, 2,354,944.50 and 572,457 is: 858,813.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569,729 : 2,354,944.50 = 572,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569,729/2,354,944.50 = 572,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569,729x = 2,354,944.50 × 572,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569,729x = 1,348,104,463,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,104,463,636.50/1,569,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,813.50

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