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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591,173.96, 3,886,648.62 and 885,469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591,173.96, 3,886,648.62 and 885,469.48 is: 1,328,165.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591,173.96 : 3,886,648.62 = 885,469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591,173.96/3,886,648.62 = 885,469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591,173.96x = 3,886,648.62 × 885,469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591,173.96x = 3,441,508,732,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,508,732,494.12/2,591,173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,165.84

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