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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,279.60, 3,881,728.20 and 791,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,279.60, 3,881,728.20 and 791,159.60 is: 1,186,528.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,279.60 : 3,881,728.20 = 791,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,279.60/3,881,728.20 = 791,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,279.60x = 3,881,728.20 × 791,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,279.60x = 3,071,066,530,020.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,066,530,020.72/2,588,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,528.12

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