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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582,029.79, 3,872,904.51 and 784,773.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582,029.79, 3,872,904.51 and 784,773.14 is: 1,177,117.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582,029.79 : 3,872,904.51 = 784,773.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582,029.79/3,872,904.51 = 784,773.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582,029.79x = 3,872,904.51 × 784,773.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582,029.79x = 3,039,351,413,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,351,413,868.34/2,582,029.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177,117.10

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