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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581,726, 2,372,098.32 and 570,716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581,726, 2,372,098.32 and 570,716.40 is: 855,897.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581,726 : 2,372,098.32 = 570,716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581,726/2,372,098.32 = 570,716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581,726x = 2,372,098.32 × 570,716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581,726x = 1,353,795,413,636.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,795,413,636.45/1,581,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,897.55

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