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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786,780.38, 2,680,498.89 and 588,773.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786,780.38, 2,680,498.89 and 588,773.34 is: 883,268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786,780.38 : 2,680,498.89 = 588,773.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786,780.38/2,680,498.89 = 588,773.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786,780.38x = 2,680,498.89 × 588,773.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786,780.38x = 1,578,206,284,331.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,206,284,331.59/1,786,780.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,268.20

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