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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572,988, 2,359,490.64 and 391,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572,988, 2,359,490.64 and 391,036 is: 586,556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572,988 : 2,359,490.64 = 391,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572,988/2,359,490.64 = 391,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572,988x = 2,359,490.64 × 391,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572,988x = 922,645,781,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,645,781,903.04/1,572,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,556.15

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