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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581,340.98, 3,872,018.74 and 784,239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581,340.98, 3,872,018.74 and 784,239.34 is: 1,176,361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581,340.98 : 3,872,018.74 = 784,239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581,340.98/3,872,018.74 = 784,239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581,340.98x = 3,872,018.74 × 784,239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581,340.98x = 3,036,589,421,125.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,589,421,125.23/2,581,340.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176,361.22

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