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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572,259.60, 2,358,389.40 and 1,005,389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572,259.60, 2,358,389.40 and 1,005,389.20 is: 1,508,083.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572,259.60 : 2,358,389.40 = 1,005,389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572,259.60/2,358,389.40 = 1,005,389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572,259.60x = 2,358,389.40 × 1,005,389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572,259.60x = 2,371,099,232,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,099,232,154.48/1,572,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508,083.80

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