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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573,008, 2,359,520.64 and 391,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573,008, 2,359,520.64 and 391,056 is: 586,586.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573,008 : 2,359,520.64 = 391,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573,008/2,359,520.64 = 391,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573,008x = 2,359,520.64 × 391,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573,008x = 922,704,703,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,704,703,395.84/1,573,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,586.15

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