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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651,970.88, 2,476,965.12 and 572,128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651,970.88, 2,476,965.12 and 572,128.32 is: 857,849.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651,970.88 : 2,476,965.12 = 572,128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651,970.88/2,476,965.12 = 572,128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651,970.88x = 2,476,965.12 × 572,128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651,970.88x = 1,417,141,892,804.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,141,892,804.20/1,651,970.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,849.20

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