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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,309.36, 3,882,473.58 and 791,185.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,309.36, 3,882,473.58 and 791,185.86 is: 1,186,781.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,309.36 : 3,882,473.58 = 791,185.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,309.36/3,882,473.58 = 791,185.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,309.36x = 3,882,473.58 × 791,185.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,309.36x = 3,071,758,198,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,758,198,319.58/2,588,309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,781.71

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