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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591,172.96, 3,886,647.12 and 885,468.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591,172.96, 3,886,647.12 and 885,468.48 is: 1,328,164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591,172.96 : 3,886,647.12 = 885,468.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591,172.96/3,886,647.12 = 885,468.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591,172.96x = 3,886,647.12 × 885,468.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591,172.96x = 3,441,503,517,642.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,503,517,642.78/2,591,172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,164.34

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