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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851,875.14, 2,778,078.90 and 572,582.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851,875.14, 2,778,078.90 and 572,582.38 is: 858,955.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851,875.14 : 2,778,078.90 = 572,582.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851,875.14/2,778,078.90 = 572,582.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851,875.14x = 2,778,078.90 × 572,582.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851,875.14x = 1,590,679,028,389.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,679,028,389.78/1,851,875.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,955.87

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