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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580,985.91, 2,371,484.46 and 382,909.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580,985.91, 2,371,484.46 and 382,909.03 is: 574,364.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580,985.91 : 2,371,484.46 = 382,909.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580,985.91/2,371,484.46 = 382,909.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580,985.91x = 2,371,484.46 × 382,909.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580,985.91x = 908,062,814,238.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,062,814,238.67/1,580,985.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,364.90

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