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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582,871.84, 3,874,179.60 and 963,514.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582,871.84, 3,874,179.60 and 963,514.52 is: 1,445,223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582,871.84 : 3,874,179.60 = 963,514.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582,871.84/3,874,179.60 = 963,514.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582,871.84x = 3,874,179.60 × 963,514.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582,871.84x = 3,732,828,297,687.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,828,297,687.79/2,582,871.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445,223.97

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