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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772,571.78, 2,658,299.94 and 574,216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772,571.78, 2,658,299.94 and 574,216.05 is: 861,143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772,571.78 : 2,658,299.94 = 574,216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772,571.78/2,658,299.94 = 574,216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772,571.78x = 2,658,299.94 × 574,216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772,571.78x = 1,526,438,491,262.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,438,491,262.04/1,772,571.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,143.40

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