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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347,047.28, 2,020,950 and 588,955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347,047.28, 2,020,950 and 588,955.32 is: 883,598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347,047.28 : 2,020,950 = 588,955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347,047.28/2,020,950 = 588,955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347,047.28x = 2,020,950 × 588,955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347,047.28x = 1,190,249,253,954
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,249,253,954/1,347,047.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,598.72

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