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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187,719.88, 3,281,579.81 and 590,282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187,719.88, 3,281,579.81 and 590,282.96 is: 885,424.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187,719.88 : 3,281,579.81 = 590,282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187,719.88/3,281,579.81 = 590,282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187,719.88x = 3,281,579.81 × 590,282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187,719.88x = 1,937,060,643,723.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,060,643,723.04/2,187,719.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885,424.44

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