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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,730.24, 3,883,104 and 791,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,730.24, 3,883,104 and 791,606.40 is: 1,187,412.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,730.24 : 3,883,104 = 791,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,730.24/3,883,104 = 791,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,730.24x = 3,883,104 × 791,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,730.24x = 3,073,889,978,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,889,978,265.60/2,588,730.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,412.24

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