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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,259.34, 3,882,399 and 791,135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,259.34, 3,882,399 and 791,135.83 is: 1,186,706.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,259.34 : 3,882,399 = 791,135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,259.34/3,882,399 = 791,135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,259.34x = 3,882,399 × 791,135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,259.34x = 3,071,504,955,256.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,504,955,256.17/2,588,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,706.80

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