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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,666.64, 3,883,116.60 and 990,815.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,666.64, 3,883,116.60 and 990,815.28 is: 1,486,267.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,666.64 : 3,883,116.60 = 990,815.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,666.64/3,883,116.60 = 990,815.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,666.64x = 3,883,116.60 × 990,815.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,666.64x = 3,847,451,261,301.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,451,261,301.65/2,588,666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,267.56

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