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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580,741.70, 3,870,862.40 and 783,640.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580,741.70, 3,870,862.40 and 783,640.96 is: 1,175,385.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580,741.70 : 3,870,862.40 = 783,640.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580,741.70/3,870,862.40 = 783,640.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580,741.70x = 3,870,862.40 × 783,640.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580,741.70x = 3,033,366,327,163.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,366,327,163.90/2,580,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,385.48

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