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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573,032, 2,359,556.96 and 391,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573,032, 2,359,556.96 and 391,080 is: 586,622.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573,032 : 2,359,556.96 = 391,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573,032/2,359,556.96 = 391,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573,032x = 2,359,556.96 × 391,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573,032x = 922,775,535,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,775,535,916.80/1,573,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,622.23

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