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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901,141.80, 2,851,712.70 and 571,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901,141.80, 2,851,712.70 and 571,445.80 is: 857,168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901,141.80 : 2,851,712.70 = 571,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901,141.80/2,851,712.70 = 571,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901,141.80x = 2,851,712.70 × 571,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901,141.80x = 1,629,599,245,221.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,599,245,221.66/1,901,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,168.70

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