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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573,828.80, 2,362,492.80 and 975,465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573,828.80, 2,362,492.80 and 975,465.60 is: 1,464,282.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573,828.80 : 2,362,492.80 = 975,465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573,828.80/2,362,492.80 = 975,465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573,828.80x = 2,362,492.80 × 975,465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573,828.80x = 2,304,530,456,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,530,456,647.68/1,573,828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,282.81

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