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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583,613.80, 3,874,973.58 and 786,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583,613.80, 3,874,973.58 and 786,061.80 is: 1,178,956.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583,613.80 : 3,874,973.58 = 786,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583,613.80/3,874,973.58 = 786,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583,613.80x = 3,874,973.58 × 786,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583,613.80x = 3,045,968,707,247.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,968,707,247.24/2,583,613.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,956.66

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