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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583,065.44, 3,875,187.84 and 786,203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583,065.44, 3,875,187.84 and 786,203.56 is: 1,179,484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583,065.44 : 3,875,187.84 = 786,203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583,065.44/3,875,187.84 = 786,203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583,065.44x = 3,875,187.84 × 786,203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583,065.44x = 3,046,686,475,476.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,686,475,476.71/2,583,065.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,484.82

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