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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786,779.88, 2,680,498.14 and 588,772.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786,779.88, 2,680,498.14 and 588,772.84 is: 883,267.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786,779.88 : 2,680,498.14 = 588,772.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786,779.88/2,680,498.14 = 588,772.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786,779.88x = 2,680,498.14 × 588,772.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786,779.88x = 1,578,204,502,502.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,204,502,502.52/1,786,779.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,267.45

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