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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,072.89, 3,556,618.45 and 573,953.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,072.89, 3,556,618.45 and 573,953.33 is: 860,932.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,072.89 : 3,556,618.45 = 573,953.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,072.89/3,556,618.45 = 573,953.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,072.89x = 3,556,618.45 × 573,953.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,072.89x = 2,041,333,002,916.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,333,002,916.94/2,371,072.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,932.20

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