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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585,188.22, 3,879,553.53 and 902,291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585,188.22, 3,879,553.53 and 902,291.72 is: 1,354,055.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585,188.22 : 3,879,553.53 = 902,291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585,188.22/3,879,553.53 = 902,291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585,188.22x = 3,879,553.53 × 902,291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585,188.22x = 3,500,489,027,415.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,489,027,415.77/2,585,188.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,055.77

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