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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088,525.42, 3,132,790.50 and 572,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088,525.42, 3,132,790.50 and 572,221.20 is: 858,332.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088,525.42 : 3,132,790.50 = 572,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088,525.42/3,132,790.50 = 572,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088,525.42x = 3,132,790.50 × 572,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088,525.42x = 1,792,649,139,258.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,649,139,258.60/2,088,525.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,332.45

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