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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786,237.91, 2,679,772.04 and 588,170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786,237.91, 2,679,772.04 and 588,170.66 is: 882,392.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786,237.91 : 2,679,772.04 = 588,170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786,237.91/2,679,772.04 = 588,170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786,237.91x = 2,679,772.04 × 588,170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786,237.91x = 1,576,163,273,076.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,163,273,076.63/1,786,237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,392.69

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