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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591,843.20, 3,887,764.80 and 908,339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591,843.20, 3,887,764.80 and 908,339.20 is: 1,362,508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591,843.20 : 3,887,764.80 = 908,339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591,843.20/3,887,764.80 = 908,339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591,843.20x = 3,887,764.80 × 908,339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591,843.20x = 3,531,409,168,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,409,168,220.16/2,591,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362,508.80

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