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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569,733, 2,354,950.50 and 572,461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569,733, 2,354,950.50 and 572,461 is: 858,819.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569,733 : 2,354,950.50 = 572,461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569,733/2,354,950.50 = 572,461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569,733x = 2,354,950.50 × 572,461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569,733x = 1,348,117,318,180.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,117,318,180.50/1,569,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,819.51

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