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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581,782.49, 2,372,182.79 and 570,773.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581,782.49, 2,372,182.79 and 570,773.25 is: 855,982.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581,782.49 : 2,372,182.79 = 570,773.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581,782.49/2,372,182.79 = 570,773.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581,782.49x = 2,372,182.79 × 570,773.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581,782.49x = 1,353,978,477,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,978,477,788.50/1,581,782.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,982.72

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