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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,941.80, 3,882,246.30 and 990,973.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,941.80, 3,882,246.30 and 990,973.80 is: 1,486,014.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,941.80 : 3,882,246.30 = 990,973.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,941.80/3,882,246.30 = 990,973.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,941.80x = 3,882,246.30 × 990,973.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,941.80x = 3,847,204,368,446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,204,368,446.94/2,588,941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,014.24

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