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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786,551.90, 2,680,242.36 and 588,431.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786,551.90, 2,680,242.36 and 588,431.22 is: 882,783.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786,551.90 : 2,680,242.36 = 588,431.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786,551.90/2,680,242.36 = 588,431.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786,551.90x = 2,680,242.36 × 588,431.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786,551.90x = 1,577,138,281,790.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,138,281,790.48/1,786,551.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,783.36

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