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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580,741.45, 3,870,862.04 and 783,640.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580,741.45, 3,870,862.04 and 783,640.73 is: 1,175,385.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580,741.45 : 3,870,862.04 = 783,640.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580,741.45/3,870,862.04 = 783,640.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580,741.45x = 3,870,862.04 × 783,640.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580,741.45x = 3,033,365,131,482.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,365,131,482.38/2,580,741.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,385.13

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