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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572,923, 2,359,393.14 and 390,971

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572,923, 2,359,393.14 and 390,971 is: 586,458.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572,923 : 2,359,393.14 = 390,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572,923/2,359,393.14 = 390,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572,923x = 2,359,393.14 × 390,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572,923x = 922,454,295,338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,454,295,338.94/1,572,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,458.65

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