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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,173.18, 3,882,118.54 and 791,056.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,173.18, 3,882,118.54 and 791,056.04 is: 1,186,540.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,173.18 : 3,882,118.54 = 791,056.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,173.18/3,882,118.54 = 791,056.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,173.18x = 3,882,118.54 × 791,056.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,173.18x = 3,070,973,319,062.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,973,319,062.98/2,588,173.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,540.89

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