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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581,501.65, 3,871,608.64 and 759,504.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581,501.65, 3,871,608.64 and 759,504.01 is: 1,139,066.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581,501.65 : 3,871,608.64 = 759,504.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581,501.65/3,871,608.64 = 759,504.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581,501.65x = 3,871,608.64 × 759,504.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581,501.65x = 2,940,502,267,872.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,502,267,872.60/2,581,501.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,066.59

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