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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169,929.85, 3,255,029.97 and 572,494.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169,929.85, 3,255,029.97 and 572,494.42 is: 858,777.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169,929.85 : 3,255,029.97 = 572,494.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169,929.85/3,255,029.97 = 572,494.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169,929.85x = 3,255,029.97 × 572,494.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169,929.85x = 1,863,486,494,757.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,486,494,757.77/2,169,929.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,777.30

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