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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190,513, 1,786,028.16 and 391,875.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190,513, 1,786,028.16 and 391,875.68 is: 587,898.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190,513 : 1,786,028.16 = 391,875.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190,513/1,786,028.16 = 391,875.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190,513x = 1,786,028.16 × 391,875.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190,513x = 699,900,999,699.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,900,999,699.15/1,190,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,898.66

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