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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581,058.86, 3,871,581.35 and 961,790.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581,058.86, 3,871,581.35 and 961,790.83 is: 1,442,683.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581,058.86 : 3,871,581.35 = 961,790.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581,058.86/3,871,581.35 = 961,790.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581,058.86x = 3,871,581.35 × 961,790.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581,058.86x = 3,723,651,432,754.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,651,432,754.54/2,581,058.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442,683.66

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