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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587,883.95, 3,882,524.73 and 790,718.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587,883.95, 3,882,524.73 and 790,718.32 is: 1,186,291.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587,883.95 : 3,882,524.73 = 790,718.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587,883.95/3,882,524.73 = 790,718.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587,883.95x = 3,882,524.73 × 790,718.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587,883.95x = 3,069,983,431,864.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,983,431,864.05/2,587,883.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,291.00

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