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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581,077.06, 3,871,363.32 and 783,976.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581,077.06, 3,871,363.32 and 783,976.14 is: 1,175,887.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581,077.06 : 3,871,363.32 = 783,976.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581,077.06/3,871,363.32 = 783,976.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581,077.06x = 3,871,363.32 × 783,976.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581,077.06x = 3,035,056,472,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,056,472,151.18/2,581,077.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,887.59

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