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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188,985.60, 3,283,478.40 and 591,503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188,985.60, 3,283,478.40 and 591,503.60 is: 887,255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188,985.60 : 3,283,478.40 = 591,503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188,985.60/3,283,478.40 = 591,503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188,985.60x = 3,283,478.40 × 591,503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188,985.60x = 1,942,189,294,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,189,294,122.24/2,188,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,255.40

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