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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,770.57, 3,883,716.38 and 991,333.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,770.57, 3,883,716.38 and 991,333.73 is: 1,487,215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,770.57 : 3,883,716.38 = 991,333.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,770.57/3,883,716.38 = 991,333.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,770.57x = 3,883,716.38 × 991,333.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,770.57x = 3,850,059,028,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,059,028,307.25/2,588,770.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487,215.24

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