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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573,009, 2,359,522.14 and 391,057

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573,009, 2,359,522.14 and 391,057 is: 586,587.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573,009 : 2,359,522.14 = 391,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573,009/2,359,522.14 = 391,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573,009x = 2,359,522.14 × 391,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573,009x = 922,707,649,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,707,649,501.98/1,573,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,587.65

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