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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588,931.70, 2,380,287.15 and 955,965.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588,931.70, 2,380,287.15 and 955,965.30 is: 1,432,076.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588,931.70 : 2,380,287.15 = 955,965.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588,931.70/2,380,287.15 = 955,965.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588,931.70x = 2,380,287.15 × 955,965.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588,931.70x = 2,275,471,919,435.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,471,919,435.90/1,588,931.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,076.61

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