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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087,342.64, 3,131,042.76 and 591,433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087,342.64, 3,131,042.76 and 591,433.20 is: 887,157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087,342.64 : 3,131,042.76 = 591,433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087,342.64/3,131,042.76 = 591,433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087,342.64x = 3,131,042.76 × 591,433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087,342.64x = 1,851,802,638,883.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,802,638,883.63/2,087,342.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,157.96

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