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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588,999.97, 3,883,655.65 and 791,899.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588,999.97, 3,883,655.65 and 791,899.01 is: 1,187,896.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588,999.97 : 3,883,655.65 = 791,899.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588,999.97/3,883,655.65 = 791,899.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588,999.97x = 3,883,655.65 × 791,899.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588,999.97x = 3,075,463,060,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,463,060,456.41/2,588,999.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,896.14

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