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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598,989.70, 2,397,801.80 and 925,535.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598,989.70, 2,397,801.80 and 925,535.86 is: 1,387,908.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598,989.70 : 2,397,801.80 = 925,535.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598,989.70/2,397,801.80 = 925,535.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598,989.70x = 2,397,801.80 × 925,535.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598,989.70x = 2,219,251,547,391.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,251,547,391.88/1,598,989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387,908.59

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