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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185,631.47, 3,278,151.92 and 588,290.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185,631.47, 3,278,151.92 and 588,290.41 is: 882,356.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185,631.47 : 3,278,151.92 = 588,290.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185,631.47/3,278,151.92 = 588,290.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185,631.47x = 3,278,151.92 × 588,290.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185,631.47x = 1,928,505,337,059.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,505,337,059.09/2,185,631.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,356.14

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