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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947,186.68, 2,920,785.78 and 599,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947,186.68, 2,920,785.78 and 599,339 is: 899,010.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947,186.68 : 2,920,785.78 = 599,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947,186.68/2,920,785.78 = 599,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947,186.68x = 2,920,785.78 × 599,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947,186.68x = 1,750,540,828,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,540,828,599.42/1,947,186.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,010.27

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