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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,575.68, 3,882,863.54 and 791,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,575.68, 3,882,863.54 and 791,459.20 is: 1,187,188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,575.68 : 3,882,863.54 = 791,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,575.68/3,882,863.54 = 791,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,575.68x = 3,882,863.54 × 791,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,575.68x = 3,073,128,071,077.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,128,071,077.57/2,588,575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,188.81

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