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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588,905.70, 2,380,248.15 and 955,939.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588,905.70, 2,380,248.15 and 955,939.30 is: 1,432,037.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588,905.70 : 2,380,248.15 = 955,939.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588,905.70/2,380,248.15 = 955,939.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588,905.70x = 2,380,248.15 × 955,939.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588,905.70x = 2,275,372,750,337.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,372,750,337.30/1,588,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,037.63

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