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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581,775.91, 2,372,667.34 and 571,611.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581,775.91, 2,372,667.34 and 571,611.29 is: 857,418.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581,775.91 : 2,372,667.34 = 571,611.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581,775.91/2,372,667.34 = 571,611.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581,775.91x = 2,372,667.34 × 571,611.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581,775.91x = 1,356,243,438,958.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,243,438,958.27/1,581,775.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,418.19

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