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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381,222.52, 3,572,325.84 and 783,881.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381,222.52, 3,572,325.84 and 783,881.44 is: 1,175,984.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381,222.52 : 3,572,325.84 = 783,881.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381,222.52/3,572,325.84 = 783,881.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381,222.52x = 3,572,325.84 × 783,881.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381,222.52x = 2,800,279,923,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,279,923,608.41/2,381,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,984.14

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