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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588,870.70, 2,380,195.65 and 955,904.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588,870.70, 2,380,195.65 and 955,904.30 is: 1,431,985.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588,870.70 : 2,380,195.65 = 955,904.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588,870.70/2,380,195.65 = 955,904.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588,870.70x = 2,380,195.65 × 955,904.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588,870.70x = 2,275,239,256,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,239,256,676.30/1,588,870.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431,985.16

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