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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,556.80, 3,882,835.20 and 791,440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,556.80, 3,882,835.20 and 791,440.28 is: 1,187,160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,556.80 : 3,882,835.20 = 791,440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,556.80/3,882,835.20 = 791,440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,556.80x = 3,882,835.20 × 791,440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,556.80x = 3,073,032,175,996.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,032,175,996.21/2,588,556.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,160.42

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