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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580,779.82, 3,870,919.41 and 783,678.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580,779.82, 3,870,919.41 and 783,678.84 is: 1,175,442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580,779.82 : 3,870,919.41 = 783,678.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580,779.82/3,870,919.41 = 783,678.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580,779.82x = 3,870,919.41 × 783,678.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580,779.82x = 3,033,557,632,962.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,557,632,962.28/2,580,779.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,442.25

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