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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581,225.60, 2,371,838.40 and 399,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581,225.60, 2,371,838.40 and 399,273.60 is: 598,910.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581,225.60 : 2,371,838.40 = 399,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581,225.60/2,371,838.40 = 399,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581,225.60x = 2,371,838.40 × 399,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581,225.60x = 947,012,456,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,012,456,586.24/1,581,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,910.40

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