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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591,055.60, 3,886,243.20 and 794,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591,055.60, 3,886,243.20 and 794,119.20 is: 1,191,074.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591,055.60 : 3,886,243.20 = 794,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591,055.60/3,886,243.20 = 794,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591,055.60x = 3,886,243.20 × 794,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591,055.60x = 3,086,140,340,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,140,340,989.44/2,591,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191,074.53

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