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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589,244.20, 3,884,157.90 and 792,113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589,244.20, 3,884,157.90 and 792,113.40 is: 1,188,259.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589,244.20 : 3,884,157.90 = 792,113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589,244.20/3,884,157.90 = 792,113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589,244.20x = 3,884,157.90 × 792,113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589,244.20x = 3,076,693,520,305.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,693,520,305.86/2,589,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188,259.31

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