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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572,034.72, 2,356,078.92 and 672,419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572,034.72, 2,356,078.92 and 672,419.02 is: 1,007,784.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572,034.72 : 2,356,078.92 = 672,419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572,034.72/2,356,078.92 = 672,419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572,034.72x = 2,356,078.92 × 672,419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572,034.72x = 1,584,272,278,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,272,278,429.06/1,572,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007,784.53

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