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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,384.40, 3,882,691.80 and 882,502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,384.40, 3,882,691.80 and 882,502.80 is: 1,323,793.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,384.40 : 3,882,691.80 = 882,502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,384.40/3,882,691.80 = 882,502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,384.40x = 3,882,691.80 × 882,502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,384.40x = 3,426,486,385,037.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,486,385,037.04/2,588,384.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323,793.48

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