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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580,741.99, 3,870,862.82 and 783,641.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580,741.99, 3,870,862.82 and 783,641.25 is: 1,175,385.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580,741.99 : 3,870,862.82 = 783,641.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580,741.99/3,870,862.82 = 783,641.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580,741.99x = 3,870,862.82 × 783,641.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580,741.99x = 3,033,367,778,843.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,367,778,843.33/2,580,741.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,385.91

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