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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569,809, 2,355,064.50 and 572,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569,809, 2,355,064.50 and 572,537 is: 858,933.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569,809 : 2,355,064.50 = 572,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569,809/2,355,064.50 = 572,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569,809x = 2,355,064.50 × 572,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569,809x = 1,348,361,563,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,361,563,636.50/1,569,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,933.52

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