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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573,196.80, 2,359,795.20 and 391,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573,196.80, 2,359,795.20 and 391,244.80 is: 586,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573,196.80 : 2,359,795.20 = 391,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573,196.80/2,359,795.20 = 391,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573,196.80x = 2,359,795.20 × 391,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573,196.80x = 923,257,601,064.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,257,601,064.96/1,573,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,867.20

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