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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584,176.75, 3,876,297.93 and 901,280.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584,176.75, 3,876,297.93 and 901,280.25 is: 1,351,931.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584,176.75 : 3,876,297.93 = 901,280.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584,176.75/3,876,297.93 = 901,280.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584,176.75x = 3,876,297.93 × 901,280.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584,176.75x = 3,493,630,767,424.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,630,767,424.88/2,584,176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351,931.82

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