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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867,421.71, 2,801,231.89 and 588,129.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867,421.71, 2,801,231.89 and 588,129.22 is: 882,225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867,421.71 : 2,801,231.89 = 588,129.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867,421.71/2,801,231.89 = 588,129.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867,421.71x = 2,801,231.89 × 588,129.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867,421.71x = 1,647,486,336,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,486,336,512.53/1,867,421.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,225.12

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