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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580,045.21, 2,369,071.35 and 870,571.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580,045.21, 2,369,071.35 and 870,571.47 is: 1,305,308.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580,045.21 : 2,369,071.35 = 870,571.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580,045.21/2,369,071.35 = 870,571.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580,045.21x = 2,369,071.35 × 870,571.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580,045.21x = 2,062,445,923,351.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,445,923,351.53/1,580,045.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305,308.18

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