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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,589,151.90, 2,383,801.29 and 524,287.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,589,151.90, 2,383,801.29 and 524,287.02 is: 786,454.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,589,151.90 : 2,383,801.29 = 524,287.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,589,151.90/2,383,801.29 = 524,287.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,589,151.90x = 2,383,801.29 × 524,287.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,589,151.90x = 1,249,796,074,606.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,796,074,606.26/1,589,151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,454.76

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