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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583,978.91, 3,876,528.78 and 786,815.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583,978.91, 3,876,528.78 and 786,815.30 is: 1,180,393.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583,978.91 : 3,876,528.78 = 786,815.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583,978.91/3,876,528.78 = 786,815.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583,978.91x = 3,876,528.78 × 786,815.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583,978.91x = 3,050,112,164,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,112,164,685.66/2,583,978.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,393.60

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