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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,957.49, 3,882,813.31 and 791,856.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,957.49, 3,882,813.31 and 791,856.66 is: 1,187,594.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,957.49 : 3,882,813.31 = 791,856.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,957.49/3,882,813.31 = 791,856.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,957.49x = 3,882,813.31 × 791,856.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,957.49x = 3,074,631,575,100.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,631,575,100.86/2,588,957.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,594.46

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