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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,667.89, 3,883,118.48 and 990,816.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,667.89, 3,883,118.48 and 990,816.53 is: 1,486,269.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,667.89 : 3,883,118.48 = 990,816.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,667.89/3,883,118.48 = 990,816.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,667.89x = 3,883,118.48 × 990,816.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,667.89x = 3,847,457,977,932.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,457,977,932.47/2,588,667.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,269.44

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