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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,589,149.40, 2,383,797.54 and 524,284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,589,149.40, 2,383,797.54 and 524,284.52 is: 786,451.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,589,149.40 : 2,383,797.54 = 524,284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,589,149.40/2,383,797.54 = 524,284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,589,149.40x = 2,383,797.54 × 524,284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,589,149.40x = 1,249,788,149,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,788,149,036.08/1,589,149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,451.01

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