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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088,877.82, 3,132,980.37 and 572,206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088,877.82, 3,132,980.37 and 572,206.28 is: 858,217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088,877.82 : 3,132,980.37 = 572,206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088,877.82/3,132,980.37 = 572,206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088,877.82x = 3,132,980.37 × 572,206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088,877.82x = 1,792,711,027,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,711,027,165.82/2,088,877.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,217.28

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