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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570,229.70, 2,355,344.55 and 388,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570,229.70, 2,355,344.55 and 388,277.70 is: 582,416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570,229.70 : 2,355,344.55 = 388,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570,229.70/2,355,344.55 = 388,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570,229.70x = 2,355,344.55 × 388,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570,229.70x = 914,527,764,581.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,527,764,581.54/1,570,229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,416.55

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