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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,856.56, 3,885,033.64 and 905,974.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,856.56, 3,885,033.64 and 905,974.64 is: 1,359,573.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,856.56 : 3,885,033.64 = 905,974.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,856.56/3,885,033.64 = 905,974.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,856.56x = 3,885,033.64 × 905,974.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,856.56x = 3,519,741,953,386.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,741,953,386.89/2,588,856.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359,573.96

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