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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786,578.32, 2,679,291.52 and 588,215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786,578.32, 2,679,291.52 and 588,215.28 is: 882,133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786,578.32 : 2,679,291.52 = 588,215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786,578.32/2,679,291.52 = 588,215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786,578.32x = 2,679,291.52 × 588,215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786,578.32x = 1,576,000,211,638.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,000,211,638.43/1,786,578.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,133.29

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