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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589,009.20, 3,883,805.40 and 791,878.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589,009.20, 3,883,805.40 and 791,878.40 is: 1,187,906.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589,009.20 : 3,883,805.40 = 791,878.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589,009.20/3,883,805.40 = 791,878.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589,009.20x = 3,883,805.40 × 791,878.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589,009.20x = 3,075,501,606,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,501,606,063.36/2,589,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,906.79

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