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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381,267.56, 3,571,618.36 and 783,434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381,267.56, 3,571,618.36 and 783,434.40 is: 1,175,058.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381,267.56 : 3,571,618.36 = 783,434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381,267.56/3,571,618.36 = 783,434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381,267.56x = 3,571,618.36 × 783,434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381,267.56x = 2,798,128,686,895.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798,128,686,895.58/2,381,267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,058.50

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