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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768,994, 2,653,905.72 and 587,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768,994, 2,653,905.72 and 587,042 is: 880,700.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768,994 : 2,653,905.72 = 587,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768,994/2,653,905.72 = 587,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768,994x = 2,653,905.72 × 587,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768,994x = 1,557,954,121,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,954,121,680.24/1,768,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,700.63

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