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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588,405, 2,382,902.70 and 523,521.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588,405, 2,382,902.70 and 523,521.88 is: 785,380.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588,405 : 2,382,902.70 = 523,521.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588,405/2,382,902.70 = 523,521.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588,405x = 2,382,902.70 × 523,521.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588,405x = 1,247,501,701,361.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,501,701,361.08/1,588,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,380.11

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