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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,323.56, 3,881,295.54 and 881,772.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,323.56, 3,881,295.54 and 881,772.36 is: 1,322,253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,323.56 : 3,881,295.54 = 881,772.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,323.56/3,881,295.54 = 881,772.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,323.56x = 3,881,295.54 × 881,772.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,323.56x = 3,422,419,128,163.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,419,128,163.27/2,588,323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322,253.21

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