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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,297.59, 2,365,946.39 and 379,219.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577,297.59, 2,365,946.39 and 379,219.91 is: 568,829.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577,297.59 : 2,365,946.39 = 379,219.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577,297.59/2,365,946.39 = 379,219.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577,297.59x = 2,365,946.39 × 379,219.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577,297.59x = 897,213,966,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,213,966,198.94/1,577,297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,829.86

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