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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,098.08, 3,882,147.12 and 790,986.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,098.08, 3,882,147.12 and 790,986.72 is: 1,186,480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,098.08 : 3,882,147.12 = 790,986.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,098.08/3,882,147.12 = 790,986.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,098.08x = 3,882,147.12 × 790,986.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,098.08x = 3,070,726,817,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,726,817,006.25/2,588,098.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,480.08

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