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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571,632.64, 3,856,204.80 and 888,145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571,632.64, 3,856,204.80 and 888,145.92 is: 1,331,789.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571,632.64 : 3,856,204.80 = 888,145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571,632.64/3,856,204.80 = 888,145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571,632.64x = 3,856,204.80 × 888,145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571,632.64x = 3,424,872,559,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,872,559,804.42/2,571,632.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331,789.19

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