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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583,999.70, 2,375,999.55 and 462,068.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583,999.70, 2,375,999.55 and 462,068.70 is: 693,103.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583,999.70 : 2,375,999.55 = 462,068.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583,999.70/2,375,999.55 = 462,068.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583,999.70x = 2,375,999.55 × 462,068.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583,999.70x = 1,097,875,023,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,875,023,269.09/1,583,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,103.05

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