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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771,021, 2,656,531.50 and 589,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771,021, 2,656,531.50 and 589,069 is: 883,603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771,021 : 2,656,531.50 = 589,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771,021/2,656,531.50 = 589,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771,021x = 2,656,531.50 × 589,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771,021x = 1,564,880,354,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,880,354,173.50/1,771,021
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,603.50

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