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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588,727.16, 2,383,069.96 and 390,659.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588,727.16, 2,383,069.96 and 390,659.84 is: 585,984.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588,727.16 : 2,383,069.96 = 390,659.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588,727.16/2,383,069.96 = 390,659.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588,727.16x = 2,383,069.96 × 390,659.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588,727.16x = 930,969,716,390.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,969,716,390.41/1,588,727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,984.64

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