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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,570.68, 3,882,856.04 and 791,454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,570.68, 3,882,856.04 and 791,454.20 is: 1,187,181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,570.68 : 3,882,856.04 = 791,454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,570.68/3,882,856.04 = 791,454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,570.68x = 3,882,856.04 × 791,454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,570.68x = 3,073,102,720,853.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,102,720,853.37/2,588,570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,181.31

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