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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,487.84, 3,882,928.32 and 882,100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,487.84, 3,882,928.32 and 882,100.80 is: 1,323,218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,487.84 : 3,882,928.32 = 882,100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,487.84/3,882,928.32 = 882,100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,487.84x = 3,882,928.32 × 882,100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,487.84x = 3,425,134,177,414.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,134,177,414.66/2,588,487.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323,218.18

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