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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,308.36, 3,882,472.08 and 791,184.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,308.36, 3,882,472.08 and 791,184.85 is: 1,186,780.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,308.36 : 3,882,472.08 = 791,184.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,308.36/3,882,472.08 = 791,184.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,308.36x = 3,882,472.08 × 791,184.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,308.36x = 3,071,753,090,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,753,090,243.99/2,588,308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,780.19

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