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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598,186.21, 2,397,262.88 and 923,838.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598,186.21, 2,397,262.88 and 923,838.44 is: 1,385,748.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598,186.21 : 2,397,262.88 = 923,838.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598,186.21/2,397,262.88 = 923,838.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598,186.21x = 2,397,262.88 × 923,838.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598,186.21x = 2,214,683,582,723.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,683,582,723.60/1,598,186.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385,748.15

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