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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587,724.52, 3,882,177.28 and 790,863.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587,724.52, 3,882,177.28 and 790,863.46 is: 1,186,475.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587,724.52 : 3,882,177.28 = 790,863.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587,724.52/3,882,177.28 = 790,863.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587,724.52x = 3,882,177.28 × 790,863.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587,724.52x = 3,070,272,155,994.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,272,155,994.19/2,587,724.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,475.66

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