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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781,159.40, 2,672,063.10 and 582,748.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781,159.40, 2,672,063.10 and 582,748.20 is: 874,228.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781,159.40 : 2,672,063.10 = 582,748.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781,159.40/2,672,063.10 = 582,748.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781,159.40x = 2,672,063.10 × 582,748.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781,159.40x = 1,557,139,961,811.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,139,961,811.42/1,781,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,228.30

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