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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088,523, 3,132,786.86 and 572,219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088,523, 3,132,786.86 and 572,219.08 is: 858,329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088,523 : 3,132,786.86 = 572,219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088,523/3,132,786.86 = 572,219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088,523x = 3,132,786.86 × 572,219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088,523x = 1,792,640,414,865.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,640,414,865.29/2,088,523
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,329.27

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