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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771,632, 2,657,448 and 574,555.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771,632, 2,657,448 and 574,555.68 is: 861,833.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771,632 : 2,657,448 = 574,555.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771,632/2,657,448 = 574,555.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771,632x = 2,657,448 × 574,555.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771,632x = 1,526,851,842,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,851,842,704.64/1,771,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,833.52

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