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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573,011, 2,359,525.14 and 391,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573,011, 2,359,525.14 and 391,059 is: 586,590.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573,011 : 2,359,525.14 = 391,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573,011/2,359,525.14 = 391,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573,011x = 2,359,525.14 × 391,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573,011x = 922,713,541,723.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,713,541,723.26/1,573,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,590.65

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