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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087,344.64, 3,131,045.76 and 591,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087,344.64, 3,131,045.76 and 591,435.20 is: 887,160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087,344.64 : 3,131,045.76 = 591,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087,344.64/3,131,045.76 = 591,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087,344.64x = 3,131,045.76 × 591,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087,344.64x = 1,851,810,675,274.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,810,675,274.75/2,087,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,160.96

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