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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,057.41, 2,176,341.17 and 851,905.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,057.41, 2,176,341.17 and 851,905.13 is: 1,175,630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,057.41 : 2,176,341.17 = 851,905.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,057.41/2,176,341.17 = 851,905.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,057.41x = 2,176,341.17 × 851,905.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,057.41x = 1,854,036,200,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,036,200,462.22/1,577,057.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,630.12

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