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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786,784.88, 2,680,505.64 and 588,777.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786,784.88, 2,680,505.64 and 588,777.84 is: 883,274.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786,784.88 : 2,680,505.64 = 588,777.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786,784.88/2,680,505.64 = 588,777.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786,784.88x = 2,680,505.64 × 588,777.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786,784.88x = 1,578,222,320,827.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,222,320,827.02/1,786,784.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,274.95

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