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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593,157.14, 3,890,346.69 and 887,319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593,157.14, 3,890,346.69 and 887,319.01 is: 1,331,187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593,157.14 : 3,890,346.69 = 887,319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593,157.14/3,890,346.69 = 887,319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593,157.14x = 3,890,346.69 × 887,319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593,157.14x = 3,451,978,573,527.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,978,573,527.58/2,593,157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331,187.58

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