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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583,627.87, 3,876,001.89 and 786,464.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583,627.87, 3,876,001.89 and 786,464.37 is: 1,179,867.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583,627.87 : 3,876,001.89 = 786,464.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583,627.87/3,876,001.89 = 786,464.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583,627.87x = 3,876,001.89 × 786,464.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583,627.87x = 3,048,337,384,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,337,384,537.66/2,583,627.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,867.05

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