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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,773.58, 3,883,720.89 and 991,336.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,773.58, 3,883,720.89 and 991,336.73 is: 1,487,219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,773.58 : 3,883,720.89 = 991,336.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,773.58/3,883,720.89 = 991,336.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,773.58x = 3,883,720.89 × 991,336.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,773.58x = 3,850,075,147,906.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,075,147,906.69/2,588,773.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487,219.73

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