Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788,437.12, 2,682,922.44 and 590,486
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,788,437.12, 2,682,922.44 and 590,486 is: 885,817.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,788,437.12 : 2,682,922.44 = 590,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,788,437.12/2,682,922.44 = 590,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,788,437.12x = 2,682,922.44 × 590,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,788,437.12x = 1,584,228,139,905.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,584,228,139,905.84/1,788,437.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 885,817.08
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