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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,574.68, 3,882,862.04 and 791,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,574.68, 3,882,862.04 and 791,458.20 is: 1,187,187.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,574.68 : 3,882,862.04 = 791,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,574.68/3,882,862.04 = 791,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,574.68x = 3,882,862.04 × 791,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,574.68x = 3,073,123,001,026.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,123,001,026.73/2,588,574.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,187.31

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