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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581,203.10, 2,371,804.65 and 399,251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581,203.10, 2,371,804.65 and 399,251.10 is: 598,876.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581,203.10 : 2,371,804.65 = 399,251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581,203.10/2,371,804.65 = 399,251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581,203.10x = 2,371,804.65 × 399,251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581,203.10x = 946,945,615,497.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,945,615,497.62/1,581,203.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,876.65

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