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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,556.68, 3,882,835.02 and 791,440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,556.68, 3,882,835.02 and 791,440.16 is: 1,187,160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,556.68 : 3,882,835.02 = 791,440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,556.68/3,882,835.02 = 791,440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,556.68x = 3,882,835.02 × 791,440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,556.68x = 3,073,031,550,068.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,031,550,068.23/2,588,556.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,160.23

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