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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573,012, 2,359,526.64 and 391,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573,012, 2,359,526.64 and 391,060 is: 586,592.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573,012 : 2,359,526.64 = 391,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573,012/2,359,526.64 = 391,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573,012x = 2,359,526.64 × 391,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573,012x = 922,716,487,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,716,487,838.40/1,573,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,592.15

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