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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855,033.72, 2,782,814.67 and 575,751.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855,033.72, 2,782,814.67 and 575,751.71 is: 863,709.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855,033.72 : 2,782,814.67 = 575,751.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855,033.72/2,782,814.67 = 575,751.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855,033.72x = 2,782,814.67 × 575,751.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855,033.72x = 1,602,210,311,822.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,210,311,822.62/1,855,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,709.54

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