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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858,171.70, 2,787,257.55 and 596,126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858,171.70, 2,787,257.55 and 596,126.90 is: 894,190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858,171.70 : 2,787,257.55 = 596,126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858,171.70/2,787,257.55 = 596,126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858,171.70x = 2,787,257.55 × 596,126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858,171.70x = 1,661,559,202,783.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,559,202,783.10/1,858,171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,190.35

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