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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901,142.80, 2,851,714.20 and 571,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901,142.80, 2,851,714.20 and 571,446.80 is: 857,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901,142.80 : 2,851,714.20 = 571,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901,142.80/2,851,714.20 = 571,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901,142.80x = 2,851,714.20 × 571,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901,142.80x = 1,629,602,954,104.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,602,954,104.56/1,901,142.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,170.20

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