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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771,778.48, 2,658,055.31 and 573,821.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771,778.48, 2,658,055.31 and 573,821.90 is: 860,858.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771,778.48 : 2,658,055.31 = 573,821.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771,778.48/2,658,055.31 = 573,821.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771,778.48x = 2,658,055.31 × 573,821.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771,778.48x = 1,525,250,332,129.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,250,332,129.90/1,771,778.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,858.37

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