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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591,343.42, 2,386,991.73 and 393,265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591,343.42, 2,386,991.73 and 393,265.73 is: 589,892.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591,343.42 : 2,386,991.73 = 393,265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591,343.42/2,386,991.73 = 393,265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591,343.42x = 2,386,991.73 × 393,265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591,343.42x = 938,722,052,644.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,722,052,644.64/1,591,343.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,892.82

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