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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,775.56, 3,883,723.88 and 991,338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,775.56, 3,883,723.88 and 991,338.72 is: 1,487,222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,775.56 : 3,883,723.88 = 991,338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,775.56/3,883,723.88 = 991,338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,775.56x = 3,883,723.88 × 991,338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,775.56x = 3,850,085,860,032.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,085,860,032.63/2,588,775.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487,222.73

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