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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,258.34, 3,882,397.50 and 791,134.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,258.34, 3,882,397.50 and 791,134.83 is: 1,186,705.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,258.34 : 3,882,397.50 = 791,134.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,258.34/3,882,397.50 = 791,134.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,258.34x = 3,882,397.50 × 791,134.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,258.34x = 3,071,499,886,154.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,499,886,154.93/2,588,258.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,705.30

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