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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,589,635, 2,383,869.30 and 524,361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,589,635, 2,383,869.30 and 524,361.88 is: 786,350.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,589,635 : 2,383,869.30 = 524,361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,589,635/2,383,869.30 = 524,361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,589,635x = 2,383,869.30 × 524,361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,589,635x = 1,250,010,187,822.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,010,187,822.28/1,589,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,350.44

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