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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851,859.53, 2,778,055.45 and 572,566.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851,859.53, 2,778,055.45 and 572,566.73 is: 858,932.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851,859.53 : 2,778,055.45 = 572,566.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851,859.53/2,778,055.45 = 572,566.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851,859.53x = 2,778,055.45 × 572,566.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851,859.53x = 1,590,622,109,443.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,622,109,443.48/1,851,859.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,932.38

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