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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,834.64, 3,885,001.44 and 905,952.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,834.64, 3,885,001.44 and 905,952.72 is: 1,359,541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,834.64 : 3,885,001.44 = 905,952.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,834.64/3,885,001.44 = 905,952.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,834.64x = 3,885,001.44 × 905,952.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,834.64x = 3,519,627,621,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,627,621,771.92/2,588,834.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359,541.30

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