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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534,866.40, 2,300,986.88 and 588,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534,866.40, 2,300,986.88 and 588,916 is: 882,870.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534,866.40 : 2,300,986.88 = 588,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534,866.40/2,300,986.88 = 588,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534,866.40x = 2,300,986.88 × 588,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534,866.40x = 1,355,087,989,422.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,087,989,422.08/1,534,866.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,870.32

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