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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088,462.02, 3,132,695.75 and 572,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088,462.02, 3,132,695.75 and 572,158.26 is: 858,238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088,462.02 : 3,132,695.75 = 572,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088,462.02/3,132,695.75 = 572,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088,462.02x = 3,132,695.75 × 572,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088,462.02x = 1,792,397,746,568.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,397,746,568.60/2,088,462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,238.14

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