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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851,876.14, 2,778,080.40 and 572,583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851,876.14, 2,778,080.40 and 572,583.38 is: 858,957.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851,876.14 : 2,778,080.40 = 572,583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851,876.14/2,778,080.40 = 572,583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851,876.14x = 2,778,080.40 × 572,583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851,876.14x = 1,590,682,665,343.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,682,665,343.75/1,851,876.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,957.37

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