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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759,281.80, 2,638,577.10 and 577,329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759,281.80, 2,638,577.10 and 577,329.80 is: 865,881.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759,281.80 : 2,638,577.10 = 577,329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759,281.80/2,638,577.10 = 577,329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759,281.80x = 2,638,577.10 × 577,329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759,281.80x = 1,523,329,189,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,329,189,427.58/1,759,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,881.29

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