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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582,988.41, 3,875,043.13 and 785,825.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582,988.41, 3,875,043.13 and 785,825.17 is: 1,178,908.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582,988.41 : 3,875,043.13 = 785,825.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582,988.41/3,875,043.13 = 785,825.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582,988.41x = 3,875,043.13 × 785,825.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582,988.41x = 3,045,106,422,460.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,106,422,460.46/2,582,988.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,908.28

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