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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,902.40, 3,882,662.40 and 905,830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,902.40, 3,882,662.40 and 905,830.40 is: 1,358,503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,902.40 : 3,882,662.40 = 905,830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,902.40/3,882,662.40 = 905,830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,902.40x = 3,882,662.40 × 905,830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,902.40x = 3,517,033,634,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,033,634,856.96/2,588,902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358,503.76

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