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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591,149.40, 3,886,611.84 and 885,444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591,149.40, 3,886,611.84 and 885,444.92 is: 1,328,129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591,149.40 : 3,886,611.84 = 885,444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591,149.40/3,886,611.84 = 885,444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591,149.40x = 3,886,611.84 × 885,444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591,149.40x = 3,441,380,709,739.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,380,709,739.85/2,591,149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,129.02

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