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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580,846.54, 3,871,275.96 and 783,743.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580,846.54, 3,871,275.96 and 783,743.54 is: 1,175,617.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580,846.54 : 3,871,275.96 = 783,743.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580,846.54/3,871,275.96 = 783,743.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580,846.54x = 3,871,275.96 × 783,743.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580,846.54x = 3,034,087,525,207.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,087,525,207.30/2,580,846.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,617.18

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