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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581,717.91, 2,372,568.22 and 383,637.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581,717.91, 2,372,568.22 and 383,637.91 is: 575,454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581,717.91 : 2,372,568.22 = 383,637.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581,717.91/2,372,568.22 = 383,637.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581,717.91x = 2,372,568.22 × 383,637.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581,717.91x = 910,207,113,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,207,113,253.22/1,581,717.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,454.77

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