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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,171.08, 3,882,256.80 and 791,059.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,171.08, 3,882,256.80 and 791,059.72 is: 1,186,589.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,171.08 : 3,882,256.80 = 791,059.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,171.08/3,882,256.80 = 791,059.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,171.08x = 3,882,256.80 × 791,059.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,171.08x = 3,071,096,977,176.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,096,977,176.10/2,588,171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,589.64

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