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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591,223.74, 3,887,541.79 and 794,067.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591,223.74, 3,887,541.79 and 794,067.42 is: 1,191,317.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591,223.74 : 3,887,541.79 = 794,067.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591,223.74/3,887,541.79 = 794,067.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591,223.74x = 3,887,541.79 × 794,067.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591,223.74x = 3,086,970,279,327.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,970,279,327.48/2,591,223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191,317.54

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