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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583,648.81, 3,875,691.96 and 786,547.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583,648.81, 3,875,691.96 and 786,547.17 is: 1,179,887.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583,648.81 : 3,875,691.96 = 786,547.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583,648.81/3,875,691.96 = 786,547.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583,648.81x = 3,875,691.96 × 786,547.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583,648.81x = 3,048,414,542,929.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,414,542,929.75/2,583,648.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,887.35

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