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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,557.55, 3,882,836.33 and 791,441.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,557.55, 3,882,836.33 and 791,441.03 is: 1,187,161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,557.55 : 3,882,836.33 = 791,441.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,557.55/3,882,836.33 = 791,441.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,557.55x = 3,882,836.33 × 791,441.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,557.55x = 3,073,035,996,022.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,035,996,022.31/2,588,557.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,161.55

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