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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,574.96, 2,145,787.76 and 589,667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,574.96, 2,145,787.76 and 589,667.44 is: 883,852.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,574.96 : 2,145,787.76 = 589,667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,574.96/2,145,787.76 = 589,667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,574.96x = 2,145,787.76 × 589,667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,574.96x = 1,265,301,175,222.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,301,175,222.53/1,431,574.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,852.55

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