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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581,206.60, 2,371,809.90 and 399,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581,206.60, 2,371,809.90 and 399,254.60 is: 598,881.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581,206.60 : 2,371,809.90 = 399,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581,206.60/2,371,809.90 = 399,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581,206.60x = 2,371,809.90 × 399,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581,206.60x = 946,956,012,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,956,012,900.54/1,581,206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,881.90

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