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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,589,149.90, 2,383,798.29 and 524,285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,589,149.90, 2,383,798.29 and 524,285.02 is: 786,451.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,589,149.90 : 2,383,798.29 = 524,285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,589,149.90/2,383,798.29 = 524,285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,589,149.90x = 2,383,798.29 × 524,285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,589,149.90x = 1,249,789,734,148.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,789,734,148.62/1,589,149.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,451.76

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