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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589,001.34, 3,883,657.70 and 791,900.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589,001.34, 3,883,657.70 and 791,900.42 is: 1,187,898.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589,001.34 : 3,883,657.70 = 791,900.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589,001.34/3,883,657.70 = 791,900.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589,001.34x = 3,883,657.70 × 791,900.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589,001.34x = 3,075,470,146,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,470,146,327.70/2,589,001.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,898.25

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