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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772,806.40, 2,659,231.20 and 574,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772,806.40, 2,659,231.20 and 574,719.20 is: 862,085.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772,806.40 : 2,659,231.20 = 574,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772,806.40/2,659,231.20 = 574,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772,806.40x = 2,659,231.20 × 574,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772,806.40x = 1,528,311,227,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,311,227,879.04/1,772,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,085.80

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