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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588,844.18, 2,192,071.30 and 900,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588,844.18, 2,192,071.30 and 900,462 is: 1,242,335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588,844.18 : 2,192,071.30 = 900,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588,844.18/2,192,071.30 = 900,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588,844.18x = 2,192,071.30 × 900,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588,844.18x = 1,973,876,906,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,876,906,940.60/1,588,844.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,335.11

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