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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851,268.23, 2,776,975.18 and 571,761.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851,268.23, 2,776,975.18 and 571,761.79 is: 857,665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851,268.23 : 2,776,975.18 = 571,761.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851,268.23/2,776,975.18 = 571,761.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851,268.23x = 2,776,975.18 × 571,761.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851,268.23x = 1,587,768,291,330.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,768,291,330.53/1,851,268.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,665.18

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