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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583,158.88, 3,874,883.88 and 786,100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583,158.88, 3,874,883.88 and 786,100.80 is: 1,179,195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583,158.88 : 3,874,883.88 = 786,100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583,158.88/3,874,883.88 = 786,100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583,158.88x = 3,874,883.88 × 786,100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583,158.88x = 3,046,049,317,975.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,049,317,975.10/2,583,158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,195.50

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