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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,949.72, 3,883,421.22 and 695,691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,949.72, 3,883,421.22 and 695,691.20 is: 1,043,535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,949.72 : 3,883,421.22 = 695,691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,949.72/3,883,421.22 = 695,691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,949.72x = 3,883,421.22 × 695,691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,949.72x = 2,701,661,968,647.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,661,968,647.26/2,588,949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043,535.90

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