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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187,720.50, 3,281,580.76 and 590,283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187,720.50, 3,281,580.76 and 590,283.59 is: 885,425.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187,720.50 : 3,281,580.76 = 590,283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187,720.50/3,281,580.76 = 590,283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187,720.50x = 3,281,580.76 × 590,283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187,720.50x = 1,937,063,254,004.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,063,254,004.12/2,187,720.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885,425.38

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