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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191,268, 3,286,902 and 593,830.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191,268, 3,286,902 and 593,830.96 is: 890,746.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191,268 : 3,286,902 = 593,830.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191,268/3,286,902 = 593,830.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191,268x = 3,286,902 × 593,830.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191,268x = 1,951,864,170,085.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,864,170,085.92/2,191,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,746.44

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