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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855,438.40, 2,783,157.60 and 593,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855,438.40, 2,783,157.60 and 593,307.20 is: 889,960.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855,438.40 : 2,783,157.60 = 593,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855,438.40/2,783,157.60 = 593,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855,438.40x = 2,783,157.60 × 593,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855,438.40x = 1,651,267,442,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,267,442,814.72/1,855,438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,960.80

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