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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572,014, 2,169,277.26 and 927,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572,014, 2,169,277.26 and 927,286.40 is: 1,279,595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572,014 : 2,169,277.26 = 927,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572,014/2,169,277.26 = 927,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572,014x = 2,169,277.26 × 927,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572,014x = 2,011,541,301,027.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,541,301,027.26/1,572,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,595.03

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