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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588,307.94, 2,382,441.39 and 390,235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588,307.94, 2,382,441.39 and 390,235.86 is: 585,348.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588,307.94 : 2,382,441.39 = 390,235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588,307.94/2,382,441.39 = 390,235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588,307.94x = 2,382,441.39 × 390,235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588,307.94x = 929,714,064,726.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,714,064,726.25/1,588,307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,348.75

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