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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186,885.71, 3,279,954.76 and 589,075.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186,885.71, 3,279,954.76 and 589,075.13 is: 883,512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186,885.71 : 3,279,954.76 = 589,075.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186,885.71/3,279,954.76 = 589,075.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186,885.71x = 3,279,954.76 × 589,075.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186,885.71x = 1,932,139,786,681.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,139,786,681.87/2,186,885.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,512.01

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