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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587,123.83, 2,190,373.70 and 898,963.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587,123.83, 2,190,373.70 and 898,963.06 is: 1,240,649.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587,123.83 : 2,190,373.70 = 898,963.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587,123.83/2,190,373.70 = 898,963.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587,123.83x = 2,190,373.70 × 898,963.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587,123.83x = 1,969,065,043,895.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,065,043,895.52/1,587,123.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,649.92

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