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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582,740.46, 3,874,110.67 and 941,540.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582,740.46, 3,874,110.67 and 941,540.78 is: 1,412,311.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582,740.46 : 3,874,110.67 = 941,540.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582,740.46/3,874,110.67 = 941,540.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582,740.46x = 3,874,110.67 × 941,540.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582,740.46x = 3,647,633,182,038.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,633,182,038.12/2,582,740.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412,311.16

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