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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569,892, 2,355,189.18 and 572,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569,892, 2,355,189.18 and 572,620 is: 859,058.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569,892 : 2,355,189.18 = 572,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569,892/2,355,189.18 = 572,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569,892x = 2,355,189.18 × 572,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569,892x = 1,348,628,428,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,628,428,251.60/1,569,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,058.09

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