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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582,794.92, 3,874,752.83 and 785,631.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582,794.92, 3,874,752.83 and 785,631.69 is: 1,178,618.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582,794.92 : 3,874,752.83 = 785,631.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582,794.92/3,874,752.83 = 785,631.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582,794.92x = 3,874,752.83 × 785,631.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582,794.92x = 3,044,128,594,791.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,128,594,791.42/2,582,794.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,618.00

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