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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769,982.57, 2,654,989.20 and 571,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769,982.57, 2,654,989.20 and 571,905 is: 857,862.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769,982.57 : 2,654,989.20 = 571,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769,982.57/2,654,989.20 = 571,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769,982.57x = 2,654,989.20 × 571,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769,982.57x = 1,518,401,598,426
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,401,598,426/1,769,982.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,862.46

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