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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581,774, 2,372,170.32 and 570,764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581,774, 2,372,170.32 and 570,764.40 is: 855,969.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581,774 : 2,372,170.32 = 570,764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581,774/2,372,170.32 = 570,764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581,774x = 2,372,170.32 × 570,764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581,774x = 1,353,950,369,392.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,950,369,392.61/1,581,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,969.54

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