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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571,788.57, 2,358,597.72 and 660,905.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571,788.57, 2,358,597.72 and 660,905.14 is: 991,742.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571,788.57 : 2,358,597.72 = 660,905.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571,788.57/2,358,597.72 = 660,905.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571,788.57x = 2,358,597.72 × 660,905.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571,788.57x = 1,558,809,356,340.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,809,356,340.28/1,571,788.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,742.39

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