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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583,068.44, 3,875,192.34 and 786,206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583,068.44, 3,875,192.34 and 786,206.56 is: 1,179,489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583,068.44 : 3,875,192.34 = 786,206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583,068.44/3,875,192.34 = 786,206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583,068.44x = 3,875,192.34 × 786,206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583,068.44x = 3,046,701,638,969.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,701,638,969.75/2,583,068.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,489.32

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