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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771,457.26, 2,657,607.72 and 573,379.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771,457.26, 2,657,607.72 and 573,379.78 is: 860,206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771,457.26 : 2,657,607.72 = 573,379.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771,457.26/2,657,607.72 = 573,379.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771,457.26x = 2,657,607.72 × 573,379.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771,457.26x = 1,523,818,529,819.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,818,529,819.90/1,771,457.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,206.21

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