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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573,321.84, 2,359,996.40 and 508,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573,321.84, 2,359,996.40 and 508,364 is: 762,550.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573,321.84 : 2,359,996.40 = 508,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573,321.84/2,359,996.40 = 508,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573,321.84x = 2,359,996.40 × 508,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573,321.84x = 1,199,737,209,889.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,737,209,889.60/1,573,321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,550.41

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