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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583,975.51, 3,876,523.70 and 786,811.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583,975.51, 3,876,523.70 and 786,811.91 is: 1,180,388.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583,975.51 : 3,876,523.70 = 786,811.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583,975.51/3,876,523.70 = 786,811.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583,975.51x = 3,876,523.70 × 786,811.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583,975.51x = 3,050,094,993,240.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,094,993,240.59/2,583,975.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,388.51

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