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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786,574.30, 2,679,285.54 and 588,211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786,574.30, 2,679,285.54 and 588,211.30 is: 882,127.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786,574.30 : 2,679,285.54 = 588,211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786,574.30/2,679,285.54 = 588,211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786,574.30x = 2,679,285.54 × 588,211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786,574.30x = 1,575,986,017,158.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,986,017,158.17/1,786,574.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,127.33

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